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Successful citizen engagement

Using citizen task forces at the Municipality of Meaford

by MIELE F, ANDERSON M, CHALMERS B
Successful citizen engagement
Published in October 2011 - Page 31

In spring 2009, the Municipality of Meaford faced a tough situation. After several years of no tax increases in the early 2000s, municipal finances were in a mess; there was a history of deficits, reserves had been depleted, and recent large tax increases were creating much controversy in the community. Council was fractious, with the financial situation being just one of several major issues. Some members of council were adamant that major staff reductions were

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