Category: Grimsby Votes (Page 1 of 2)

Council 2018-2022: That’s A Wrap! Let The Information Flow

September 24, 2022 / GCFRG

With the final regular meeting of the 2018-2022 Council now in the history books, analysis can now start on the information that has been gathered in the past 4 years. It might have been fun to use an ancient mainframe to do this, but today’s computers are far more powerful on several orders of magnitude and speed is what we need.

With almost 400 meetings, nearly half of them Council/Committee of the Whole meetings and about 700 recorded votes in the GCFRG database, there is a lot of data to draw upon… and the stories surrounding them to be told.

As always, this site will continue to keep the community aware of matters, past and present, so they can make their own fully-informed decisions in the upcoming municipal election.

Grimsby Votes: Municipal Election 2018 Unofficial Results

October 22, 2018 / GCFRG

Before we get to the results, Grimsby residents should pat themselves on the back. There was a great turnout both with electronic voting and with traditional ballots at Town Hall. It shows how dedicated residents are to our community. Now onto the unofficial results…

Municipal Election 2018 – Cast Your Ballot!

October 21, 2018 / GCFRG

‘Twas the night before the election and all through the Town, not a candidate was sleeping despite tiredness from making the rounds…

The Hydro Files: Part 4 – The Ombudsman Investigates (Twice)

October 21, 2018 / GCFRG

In this installment, which we hope might be the last, of the “Hydro Files” we will take a look at the Ontario Ombudsman’s investigations in Grimsby, not once but twice, into some “secret meetings” involving hydro matters held by the Town and the secret hydro empire it controls.

The Hydro Files: Part 3 – The Empire Strikes Back (Council – Oct 15)

October 20, 2018 / GCFRG

While we originally would have normally called this post “Notes: Council – October 15, 2018”, the night’s events were quite heavy (handed) on the topic of the Town’s hydro companies, their financials and “secret” meetings. As such, we thought it qualified more as part of our “Hydro Files” series.

How They Voted: Irish Woodlot / Livingston Ave. Extension

October 13, 2018 / GCFRG

With fall in the air, our local enclaves of forests (well, we don’t really have many left below the escarpment) are starting to turn into beautiful hues and the much loved Irish Woodlot in Grimsby is no exception. As such, we thought it would be apt to turn our “How They Voted” eyes onto the Irish Woodlot and the proposed “Livingston Avenue Extension” through it.

The Hydro Files: Part 2 – One Small Town, Five Hydro Boards

October 12, 2018 / GCFRG

While in attendance at the July 16, 2018 Council meeting, we noted one item on the agenda whose timing was a little puzzling. This item was a recommendation from the “Working Committee Board of Directors for Niagara Power” with a list of the Town’s various hydro boards and individuals who were recommended to serve on them. Given that the election was just a few months away, we began wondering why 2 and 3-year terms appeared on the agenda and started thinking about these Boards of Directors.

Sign “Oh” the Times: Berry Signs On Big Developer Properties

October 11, 2018 / GCFRG

We received a tip from an eagle-eyed resident regarding some large mobile signs promoting Alderman Berry’s run for the Mayor’s Chair. ‘Tis the season for signage, but after checking them out ourselves, there is more than one message than what is plastered on the sign.

Grimsby Votes: Debate Videos Roundup

October 11, 2018 / GCFRG

With electronic and telephone voting now open, we thought we would provide you with a quick list of the various debates available. Whether you are still sitting on the fence on who to vote for or already have your candidates chosen, the debates applicable to you are worth a watch.

The Hydro Files: Part 1 – Houston, We Have A Number

October 10, 2018 / GCFRG

…and a problem. Well we in fact have a few numbers, not just one… from the elusive web of Town hydro companies. On October 9, 2018 the Town’s 2017 financial statements were presented to the Admin & Finance Committee for their approval. Why is that interesting? Because it gave us a small window into what has been happening with the finances of the companies in the hydro group.