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PRESENTATION BY DR. ZACHARY SPICER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTANT AND MUNICIPAL ELECTORAL SYSTEMS EXPERT REGARDING THE CITY OF BARRIE WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW - INTRODUCTORY COUNCIL WORKSHOP.
Dr. Zachary Spicer Public Affairs Consultant and Municipal Electoral Systems Expert provided a presentation concerning the Watson and Associated Economists Ltd - City of Barrie Ward Boundary Review.
Dr. Spicer discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• An overview of the 2025 Ward Boundary Review;
• The key questions to consider when determining a review;
• The rationale and objectives of the Ward Boundary Review;
• The legislative requirements and guiding principles;
• The focus of the Barrie’s Ward Boundary Review which includes the following:
o The past, present and future of the municipality;
o The municipalities population growth between 2011 to 2021; and
o Barrie Council composition and representation in comparison to other Ontario municipalities.
• The next steps, project timelines and activities.
Members of Committee asked a number of questions of the presenter and received responses.