Phase 2 Public Consultations are now Closed!
From March 8 to April 2nd, we conducted an online survey and two virtual public meetings to get residents' input on Ramara’s Draft Ward Boundaries as seen below.
Final Report is expected to go to Council on April 26th, 2021.
Ward Boundary Options
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Interactive Mapping
*Please note that for the interactive mapping, you will need to click on the layers to activate them on your screen. You will find all options under the folder called 'Ward Boundary Review.'
Phase 1 Public Consultations are Closed
From January 11th to February 1st, the township conducted an online survey and held two virtual public meetings to solicit feedback on the existing ward boundaries and priorities in designing future wards.
Interim Report Available Now!
On Monday, February 22nd, StrategyCorp presented our interim report to Council. The report presented the findings of the first round of consultations, and our preliminary recommendations to Council.
A copy of the full Interim Report can be found here or downloaded from Reach out Ramara in the documents section
On Monday, November 23rd, Council approved the retention of StrategyCorp Inc. to conduct an arms-length Ward Boundary Review on behalf of the Township.
The review will consider the following:
- Acceptability of the status quo; and
- Options for reconfiguration of ward boundaries.
Consideration of these parameters will follow the Guiding Principles of Effective Representation and provide options that accommodate projected growth through the 2022, 2026, and 2030 municipal elections.
The Consultant will be responsible for providing recommendations coming out of this review based on its assessment and public consultation.
Ramara’s Council will then decide how to implement the Reports recommendations.
Council would have to pass a by-law to implement any changes to Ramara’s ward boundaries.
Why a Ward Boundary Review |
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| Ramara’s current ward boundaries have not been reviewed since Ramara’s conception in 1994 – over 25 years ago.
The object of the Review is to ensure that Ramara’s ward boundaries continue to provide a system of effective and equitable representation for all residents. |
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How You Can Participate |
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Public input and feedback are key to the success of this Ward Boundary Review. This process will provide you with the chance to have a say in shaping local government and we encourage involvement from all residents. Given the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions to facilitating any in-person public meetings, StrategyCorp will be requesting public participation in an online survey, as well as through digital public meetings. Follow our Reach Out Ramara page at www.reachoutramara.ca/ward-boundary-review. There you will find more information on this review and information on how to get involved with the current round of consultation on the Draft Ward Boundaries, which runs from March 8th to March 29th. You can also check this page regularly for updates on the Ward Boundary Review process and outcomes. |
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Project Timeline |
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Guiding Principles of Effective Representation |
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The Ward Boundary Review will be guided by the overarching principle of effective representation” as set out by the Supreme Court of Canada in Reference re Provincial Electoral Boundaries which establishes the following guiding principles:
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