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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1969
Page
3
A formal address outlines formation of a two tier regional government for Peel Halton. It calls for six to seven lower tier municipalities, a mixed boundary and new committees, and indirect regional council representation with seats allocated by area and population.
A government plan outlines Area Three through Area Five in Peel Halton region with population estimates and proposed regional representation. It discusses boundaries including Albion Caledon Erin Georgetown Acton Milton Oakville Burlington and aims for a 17 member regional council, possibly 21 with Burlington, plus ward or other selection methods and division between regional and lower tiers. It stresses regional control of property assessment tax collection and health services and planning with joint Metro region matters handled through the region.
Delegates from Halton and Peel Counties heard McKeough outline a regional council model for water, sewer and park management with regional taxation designations. The proposal suggests urban service areas and cost allocations, with local councils retaining street lighting and refuse duties, while regional bodies oversee trunks, regional parks, and traffic systems. The discussion emphasized phased appointments and broad stakeholder input.
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