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2022 Midland Council

Midland council has five new faces for seven positions

Midland council has five new faces for seven positions

Incumbents Downer and Prost remain, while newcomers Bald, Ball, East, MacDonald, and Meridis get voted in as councillors by residents
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Bill Gordon easily wins four-way mayoralty race to lead Midland

Bill Gordon easily wins four-way mayoralty race to lead Midland

“That’s extremely humbling,” newly elected Midland mayor says. Gordon received nearly half of all votes, running on platform of municipal transparency and community engagement
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Midland leadership hopefuls show clear divide over MBL's future

Midland leadership hopefuls show clear divide over MBL's future

Besides MBL's future, mayoral and deputy mayoral candidates provided viewpoints on waterfront protection, tourism, pedestrian safety during 2.5-hour all-candidates meeting
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Matthew Vaters wants to set up town for children of the future

Matthew Vaters wants to set up town for children of the future

‘I enjoy our town and what it has become over the years,’ says candidate for Midland council
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Frank Vatalaro wants to focus on youth programs, public transit

Frank Vatalaro wants to focus on youth programs, public transit

'I truly believe we should pause and rethink Midland Bay Landing to allow the people of Midland to have a "voice” in the process and do what is right by the community'
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Beth Prost wants to hit pause button on Midland Bay Landing

Beth Prost wants to hit pause button on Midland Bay Landing

'MBL property is a jewel to be owned and shared by Midland residents for generations to come,' incubment councillor says. ' How can we in good conscience sell off our last piece of Georgian Bay waterfront property?'
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Catherine MacDonald says 'strategic planning' a key council role

Catherine MacDonald says 'strategic planning' a key council role

‘I have always had a keen interest in municipal affairs and understand its roles and responsibilities,’ says Midland council candidate
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Bill Meridis wants to be a strong voice for all Midland residents

Bill Meridis wants to be a strong voice for all Midland residents

Midland council hopeful says town doesn't give its citizens a voice when it comes to issues that affect them
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Carole McGinn wants Midland to get creative when it comes to housing

Carole McGinn wants Midland to get creative when it comes to housing

McGinn says Midland Bay Landing concerns regarding public space should be reflected in plan
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Bob Jeffery wants to bring ratepayers back to the council table

Bob Jeffery wants to bring ratepayers back to the council table

Jeffery wants to champion the cause of the 'little guy.' He decided to run for Midland council due to what he views as 'council’s lack of initiative to involve the regular resident.'
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