In municipal government, we are faced with a number of challenges. One of our most significant challenges here in Newmarket is – how do we continue to provide the high level of services that have led to us being recognized as one of Canada’s best places to live, while also continuing to be fiscally responsible and do our best to …
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The vivaNext Rapidway is coming along as we can see from the flurry of activity on Davis Drive. As the transformation starts to unfold, it comes with some challenges such as traffic, construction and businesses who are feeling the pinch. Great citizens of Newmarket, I’m asking you to get out there on Davis Drive and support your local businesses. Look …
Continue readingGetting connected resonates on so many levels with your Council’s Strategic Priorities and our community’s goals. Whether it’s getting connected physically through transit and trails, by technology with high-speed broadband connectivity, or in the most real sense, getting connected to each other through recreation, culture and volunteerism, it is a theme that will lead us to a promising future. Active, …
Continue readingThe future is now. The Town of Newmarket is laying the foundation for a vibrant future. Your Council is making the decisions that will lead us to a path of prosperity and promise. Getting connected is big part of this. Transportation will continue to be a major theme in Newmarket’s future…and I don’t have to tell you that we are …
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The Town of Newmarket Council approved the 2015 operating and capital budgets. Usually Council passes the budget before the year commences, but with the election every four years the budget is passed in the same fiscal year. Town staff worked closely with Council to meet the established budget target 2.5 per cent, not including 1 per cent allocation for the …
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Throughout the time I have served as your Mayor, the Town of Newmarket has focused on securing a strong and competitive economic future. Using the annual York Region Employment Survey (YRES) data, the Town has confirmed with the Regional Municipality of York that Newmarket had a net increase of 570 jobs or 1.5% between 2009 and 2014. This increase is …
Continue readingYou may have read about the opportunities and challenges facing the Town of Newmarket Council with respect to the town’s budget. The municipal budget is one of the most important responsibilities a Mayor and Council have to manage. Under provincial law, a municipality is not permitted to run a budget deficit. As a result, we have a delicate balancing act …
Continue readingJust over one month ago, members of our 2014-2018 Newmarket Town Council took our oaths of office amid an air of excitement and anticipation of what lies ahead for our town. My colleagues and I have the responsibility to build upon the achievements of the last Council, which laid a solid foundation for the transformation of our community to build …
Continue readingWith the holidays upon us, ‘Tis the season for making resolutions and setting goals for the New Year ahead. This is very important for Newmarket Council as we embark on a new term that comes with many opportunities and some challenges. Like many of you, we are looking forward to a new beginning and early in the New Year we …
Continue readingFor the past four years, the Town of Newmarket has been a strong supporter of the YRBiz innovation business series. This is a conference series whose objectives are to discuss emerging social, economic and business trends. Our municipality and the local business community have benefited from this series and I would like to highlight a recent session that focused on …
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