@786salman-arshad.bsky.socialGrowth projections are key, but provincial decisions limit a town's future control. If elected mayor, the focus would be on collaborative work with the province to regain specific decision-making powers, rather than outright fights. #municipalpolitics #localgovernment
@westernusocsci.bsky.socialPolitical Science professor Joe Lyons provided expert insight to CBC Windsor in a story exploring the roles and responsibilities of a mayor and what the position entails in municipal government. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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@westernusocsci.bsky.socialPolitical Science professor Joe Lyons provided expert insight to CBC Windsor on how strong mayor powers have increased the weight and responsibilities of the mayoral position. Listen to the interview: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...
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@dailynorthern.comSiikalatva weighs complaint against council member over heating dispute #energy #municipalpolitics #Siikalatva
@dailybaltic.comFour politicians face allegations in municipal expense cases #corruptioninvestigations #lithuania #municipalpolitics
@786salman-arshad.bsky.socialAs a counselor and now as mayor, fighting for fairness in funding formulas is key. The goal isn't to shock taxpayers but to rebalance. We need a transition pathway, potentially with provincial help, so one city doesn't overpay while the other struggles. #municipalpolitics #funding #fairness
@deannemighton.bsky.socialI just reviewed the 2026 Ward 9 candidate info on The Local, and I’m honestly concerned that Alejandra Bravo still hasn’t released a detailed platform.
@786salman-arshad.bsky.socialAs mayor, fighting for fair funding for Mississauga, not against Brampton. The goal is rebalancing the 62-38 split over time, not shocking taxpayers. Transition support from the province is key. #municipalpolitics #fairness
@kathelburt.bsky.social25 days to go!!
Stay healthy Saanich.
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@dailyalpine.comAltach opposition demands transparency over 2.47 million euro levy #Altach #municipalpolitics #Vorarlberg
@dailybaltic.comLithuanian prosecutors charge five politicians over expense claims #corruptioncases #lithuania #municipalpolitics
@dailynorthern.comMiddelfart parties accuse mayor of breaking coalition deal #denmark #Middelfart #municipalpolitics