Regional transit is another good reason for direct election of the regional chair in Niagara.

While there may be changes to how long lawn signs can be displayed in future elections, it doesn't appear Niagara's big three cities will be following Brampton's lead of banning them outright.

Link to Bill 39, Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022

Niagara Region council's decision to appoint Jim Bradley indicates recognition of the need for change in governance structure, says reader

Coun. Laura Ip's motion to make the Niagara Region councillors vote for the chair in an open session would be welcome.

It has almost become a pastime that during each municipal election a plethora of candidates campaign on municipal reform.

Change to Niagara's municipal structure won't be coming from the province, it has to be done locally, says reader

Current leadership has eliminated need for change in Niagara

Regional council's recent record suggests maybe the citizens could do a better job of deciding who the chair should be

The appointment of city councillor Mat Siscoe to Niagara Region council has reinforced the position of Siscoe and Mayor Wayor Sendzik, as well as Mike Britton for that matter, that "someone who has experience with current issues the city is facing…