Options which could lead to significant changes in\nAurora\u2019s electoral system are expected to be made public next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019ve consulted with the public and they\u2019ve consulted\nwith local lawmakers, and now consultants are preparing to release their next\nreport which will put suggested lines on maps for Aurora adopting a Ward system\nof governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aurora is currently governed by an at-large system where\nsix Councillors \u2013 plus the office of the Mayor \u2013 are elected by the community\nas a whole to represent their interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The current Council, however, has tasked consultants\ndeveloping options for the adoption of a ward system where residents in a\nparticular designated area, or ward, would vote for the Mayor and a single\nCouncillor to represent their interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The consultants will propose four different ward options\n\u2013 models with three, four, five and six wars respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAll options achieve effective representation, although\nthere is a difference in how well each achieves the various components of\neffective representation,\u201d says the Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While more than 100 submissions have been made online by\nresidents weighing in on the possible adoption of a ward system, the two public\nmeetings thus far have brought mixed feedback from residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the release of the four options next week, a further public meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 11, from 7 \u2013 9 p.m. in the Skylight Gallery at Town Hall, giving residents the chance to view the options and provide feedback. A further meeting will take place January 15, from 7 \u2013 9 p.m., at the Aurora Cultural Centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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