AMO begins campaign
By Derek Winkler
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has begun a campaign called “Vote like your quality of life depends on it,” in advance of a potential provincial election. According to the organization, the campaign is intended to “ensure that voters know what kind of provincial support their municipalities need to deliver the quality of life they expect.” It focuses on municipal property taxes, local infrastructure and homelessness. The campaign makes use of newspaper and online advertising, as well as social media content.
“Municipalities are the foundation of Ontario's economic prosperity and quality of life,” said AMO president Robin Jones. “But the funding arrangements that municipal governments rely on to deliver services and infrastructure are broken. Ontarians should demand that all provincial parties commit to the necessary actions to keep our communities safe, affordable and prosperous.”