Report Details Persistent Sexual Harassment by Stouffville Councillor Rick Upton
An Integrity Commissioner report found Councillor Rick Upton engaged in repeated sexual harassment, prompting call for 60-day pay cut and other sanctions.
Council Votes in Favour of Greater Housing Flexibility in Oak Ridges Moraine, Greenbelt
Stouffville’s Council voted 4-3 to request expanded housing and planning permissions from the Province for protected lands in the Oak Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt. Critics warn it would undermine conservation efforts, triggering greater land speculation and “green sprawl.”
Stouffville May Escalate Push to Open Protected Lands for Additional Housing
Stouffville’s Council will consider asking the Province to provide greater housing permissions on protected lands within the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine. The proposal also calls for broader planning reforms to give municipalities more flexibility within the conservation areas.
Council Pushes Back on Cost-Sharing for Musselman’s Lake Transportation Study
Stouffville and York Region could move forward with a long-sought transportation study to address safety issues in the Musselman’s Lake area. However, the Town will only proceed if York Region covers all associated costs.