Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Meanwhile, in Hamilton

The Bay Observer recently published two articles on the budget process in Hamilton: Five Hamilton Councillors in revolt over 2025 Budget Process Budget process in Hamilton...

Newsletter #2

The leaves are falling and Burlington’s taxes are rising - it’s budget season!  It’s also an apt time for our second BRAG newsletter.  The Budget The...

Strong Mayor Powers and the End of Democratic Rule in Ontario

The Washington Post’s slogan is “Democracy Dies in Darkness.”   Democracy also dies in Ontario thanks to Premier Doug Ford’s “Strong Mayor Powers” legislation. The Ford...

Petition Against Strong Mayor Powers

This petition is closed. https://www.change.org/p/restoration-of-democracy-at-burlington-city-council