Notice of Public Meeting - County of Simcoe Council Composition

The County of Simcoe is currently going through the process of changing the composition of their Council. At their meeting held on April 22, 2025, the Council of the County of Simcoe enacted By-law 7119-25, being a By-law to change the composition of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe, pursuant to Section 218 of the Municipal Act, 2001. The passing of the By-law fulfills the first step in the “triple majority” process outlined in Section 219 of the Municipal Act, 2001, which is that a majority of votes on County Council be cast in favour. To fulfill the remaining steps, the Council of each lower-tier member municipality is required to pass a resolution to consent to County By-law 7119-25.

Before the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene make a decision to consent or not consent to By-law 7119-25, they would like to hear from residents. Please join Council on Wednesday June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm for a Public Meeting where resident’s feedback is welcomed. If you’re unable to attend the Public Meeting but would like to submit feedback, please send written comments to the attention of the Clerk at 10 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene, P.O. Box 5009, L9M 2G2 or by email to clerks@penetanguishene.ca prior to June 11, 2025. As the County of Simcoe deadline for responses is June 30, 2025, Council of the Town of Penetanguishene will be considering County of Simcoe Council Composition by-law at the June 11, 2025 meeting.

Date: Wednesday June 11, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Council Chambers, Townhall, 10 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene, ON

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