As of early 2024, some of the issues which may be of most interest to CCA members include:
2024 Budget – A tax increase of close to 6% has been approved, despite CCA efforts to encourage a smaller increase. The TGB Budget on its own has a rouighly 10% increase. It is only because the District of Muskoka tax increase was less, and Education Tax is stable, that our overall tax rate is less. The Budget has not been published as yet, but the presentation can be downloaded: Budget Presentation. The CCA’s submissions and a response from our Ward 2 Councillor can be found and downloaded: Letter to council
Short Term Rental By-law – Recently passed, this by law should be paid attention to by those who rent their cottage. www.gbtownship.ca/en/business-and-development/short-term-rentals.asp TGB now requires registration (and a fee) for those who do.
Dark Sky, Fireworks and Noise By-laws --- these and all other frequently asked for by-laws can be found through this link: www.gbtownship.ca/en/township-hall/by-laws-and-policies.aspx
TGB Strategic Plan – This plan covers 2022 to 2026, with its major focus being the environment: https://www.gbtownship.ca/en/business-and-development/resources/Short-Form-o f-Strategic-Plan-2022-26.pdf
Councillors Steven Jarvis and Peter Cooper are our elected representatives. They are part of a seven member Council that guide the Township of Georgian Bay. Their profiles are included here: www.gbtownship.ca/en/township-hall/mayor-and-council.aspx
