Thread by @SevaunP

Yay! Municipal governance reform! (yes I said that)

Look, it’s needed. Desperately.

Glad to see this a priority and pleased to see people like Michael Fenn involved in the review.

8 Qs he and the team will need to cover....thread (now nicely connected!)....👇🏼 #onpoli

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What’s the primary driver in looking at potential changes - cost savings? Fewer layers? A catch-up to population swells? +? Form follows function.

2/
What will new governance structures have in purview? Transit planning? Housing? Economic development? +?

3/
How will residents (not just elected officials) be consulted? Will feedback on what was heard be publicly shared?

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What’s the impact of these changes for local residents? What “service” level changes will be felt on the ground?

5/
Will the review include looking at current requirements for cities to balance books and account for/amortize capital investments in new ways?

6/
When would these changes happen? How does it affect next municipal election cycle?

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Will there be changes to how regional roles will be decided? All elected? Any appointed? Same terms?

8/
What models outside of Ontario are seen to “work” and why? (e.g. Greater London Authority)

9/
Will the types of decisions cities currently need to go to @ONgov for “approval” on be updated as part of this review? (Admittedly, may be part prayer and question....)

Looking forward to the A’s. #onpoli