Category: Local Governance
Lovatt Says Ward 4 Voters ‘Wanted to See Change,’ Offers Advice to New Councillors
While discussing the Ward 4 race, Mayor Iain Lovatt advised patience for three new councillors as they prepare to join Stouffville Council next month.
New Faces Join Council as Stouffville Voters Unseat Two Incumbents
Three newcomers join Stouffville Council as Acton and Upton fall, while Kroon, Bartley, and Sherban return, according to unofficial results.
Stouffville Votes Today: Your 2026 Election Day Guide
With seven hours left to vote, here’s who’s on your ballot, where to vote, and where to follow real-time results as Stouffville elects its next Council.
Stouffville Heads Into Election Day With Early Turnout Nearly Doubling 2022
Stouffville’s advance polls closed at 15.69%, putting 2022 turnout within reach, and a strong Election Day could push the Town past even 2018’s mark.
Lovatt Urges Ontario to Lower the Bar for Removing Councillors Over Serious Misconduct
Ontario’s new municipal accountability law will soon be in effect, but Stouffville’s Mayor says one proposed safeguard could make councillor removal impractical.
From Municipal Finances to AI: Ontario Liberal Leadership Race Comes to Stouffville
Four Ontario Liberal leadership candidates discussed AI, economic policy, public services, and municipal finances during a Stouffville town hall this week.
Suspected Stouffville Road Asphalt Paves the Oak Ridges Moraine
Forest Contractors, York Region’s Stouffville Road repaving contractor, faces charges after asphalt was dumped in Stouffville without permits or approvals.
Mosque Proposal Refused as Council Deviates From Its Own Official Plan
Stouffville Council rejected a proposed Winona Drive mosque despite Staff support, a decision that could lead to another Ontario Land Tribunal reversal.
Upton Pushes Back After Mayor Lovatt, Council Reopen Integrity Commissioner Sanctions
Council reopened harassment sanctions against Councillor Rick Upton, setting a remedial training deadline amid disputed claims of prohibited staff interactions.
Questions Remain as Ottawa, Queens Park Push New Development Charge Reductions
Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt warns development charge cuts risk shifting costs to local taxpayers without adequate compensation from senior governments.
Stouffville’s Sunshine List Grows, but Inflation Adjustments Tell a Different Story
Stouffville’s 2025 Sunshine List grew 12 percent, but adjusted figures reveal far fewer high earners as inflation continues to diminish the metric.
Stouffville Releases 2025 Council Salary Details, Remuneration Exceeds $680K
Council compensation totalled more than $680K last year, with salaries, benefits, and public relations expenses detailed in a just-published annual report.
