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Town encourages input from residents about representation boundaries

April 10, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Town of New Tecumseth will be holding public meetings to garner input from residents about ward boundaries.

Boundaries may change over time with a changing population, and the Town wants to make sure residents receive proper representation.

The Town of New Tecumseth is reviewing its ward boundaries to ensure it continues to be an effective and equitable system of representation. The Town will also be reviewing the role of deputy mayor to determine whether the position should be elected at large or appointed by Council after each regular election.

If appointed, the person would also be an elected ward councillor.

The ward boundary review will assess the current boundaries and number of wards to determine if they are appropriate, and if not, will propose alternatives.

A ward boundary change means the lines dividing different neighbourhoods might be redrawn. This will affect which ward you vote in and who represents your ward in New Tecumseth Council.

There will be a series of public meetings on the topic as well as an online survey where you can add your input.

Currently, the Town has eight wards represented by eight councillors as well as a mayor and deputy mayor.

Input from the public will be presented to Council for consideration in 2025. At that time, members of Council will review and determine whether to adjust, divide, or maintain the town’s existing ward boundaries. If changes are required, they will be made before the 2026 municipal election.

There will be three public meetings about the ward boundary review:

• Beeton Memorial Arena, upstairs hall on Thursday, April 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Tottenham Community Centre, Multipurpose Room #1 on Thursday, April 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Town Hall Council Chambers on Monday, April 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information and to take the online survey on boundary changes, visit newtecumseth.ca/wardboundaryreview.

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