Governance Review in the Niagara Region
Community Feedback Request – Governance in the Niagara Region
The Town of Grimsby is inviting residents to share their thoughts on governance in the Niagara Region.
Mayor Jordan and Members of Council are committed to ensuring that every Grimsby resident has the opportunity to be heard. Whether you support or oppose potential changes, your perspective matters.
Feedback can be submitted through the online survey below or by emailing governancereview@grimsby.ca.
Your participation will help ensure that any decisions reflect the full range of voices within our community.
Take the Survey
The survey can be found below – or you may submit your comments directly by emailing governancereview@grimsby.ca.
Share your views on governance in the Niagara Region. Your feedback will help Council better understand community priorities and perspectives as this conversation continues.
Every voice matters, and we appreciate your participation.
News Update
In case you missed it, Mayor Jordan has shared his letter to the Honourable Doug Ford regarding the Regional Governance Review. The letter is available in the Documents section on the right-hand side of this page.
In related news, Niagara’s Mayors are speaking with one voice.
The Mayors of Grimsby, Thorold, West Lincoln, Port Colborne, Fort Erie, Pelham, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Wainfleet have delivered a joint letter to Premier Ford outlining a clear and practical plan to modernize regional governance in Niagara.
Together, they are advancing an agenda to:
Reduce duplication
Strengthen efficiency
Address the number of elected officials
Support long-term economic growth
Keep taxes low for residents
Residents are encouraged to read the full media release and detailed letter to the Premier here:
https://www.grimsby.ca/news/post/niagara-mayors-present-governance-reform-agenda-to-premier-ford/
The joint letter from Niagara Mayors to the Honourable Doug Ford and the detailed News Release can be found in the Documents tab on the right-hand side of this page.
Mayor Jordan’s previous public statement on municipal amalgamation remains available for reference: www.grimsby.ca/news/post/mayor-jordan-s-statement-on-municipal-amalgamation-in-niagara/
What Residents Need to Know
Niagara Regional Council has voted to initiate a formal governance review in response to Regional Chair Gale’s letter. The review will examine how the Niagara Region and its 12 local municipalities deliver services and govern across the region.
While different governance models may be examined, no decisions regarding amalgamation have been made.
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