Support Systems Needed for Sustained Gender Diversity in Municipal Politics
Despite strides made in 2020 to push for more gender diversity on…
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Transparency on Municipal Candidates Helps Keep Private Interests Out of Public Policy
Members of municipal council are required to refrain from voting on motions…
Final vote of Outgoing Lunenburg Council Reaffirms Renaming Cornwallis to Queen
The duty of carrying out the renaming of Cornwallis Street to Queen…
Candidates Express Contrasting Approaches to Municipal Tax Reform
MODL candidates in the upcoming MODL election are in general agreement that…
Town Of Lunenburg Declines Questions About New Senior Policy Role, Says Hiring Practices And Salary Bands Are Confidential
(Town of Lunenburg Town Hall. Photo: Jesse Ward) The Town of Lunenburg…
“Tonight Was The First Time Any Of Us Were Seeing The Budget,” Says Lunenburg Mayor On Day Of Vote For Operating Budget
The 24/25 draft Operating Budget is the largest in Lunenburg's history at $10,825,000. Council is expected to vote on approving the budget at their upcoming May 14 meeting.
Lunenburg Councillor Raises Concerns On Increase In RCMP Spending – Town Researching Alternatives
“I still don’t feel we get enough coverage for paying $65,500 additional this year, and since ‘22 we’ve been increased by $122,924, and I do not see any additional coverage or support," said Councillor Jenni Birtles.
Lunenburg CAO Apologizes For Comments Accidentally Livestreamed During Private Meeting – Council Cancels Plans For Emergency Meeting
Mayor Jamie Myra told the Barnacle on Thursday morning, before the CAO’s apology was published, that Town Council planned to have an emergency meeting in the evening regarding this issue, but this was cancelled.
Town of Lunenburg Scheduled to Vote On 2024/25 Operating Budget This Tuesday
The process surrounding this year’s budget is a marked departure from previous years, where the budget would be reviewed by the Committee Of The Whole before proceeding to a Council meeting.
“Keep Politics out of Municipal Affairs” – MODL Council Rejects Gaza Ceasefire Motion
Councillor Kacy DeLong said she heard from a “great number” of residents in her district that Council should pass a ceasefire motion given the horrifying and heartbreaking events of the conflict, a sentiment echoed by councillors Michelle Greek and Leitha Haysom.
