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I’m incredibly excited to share that the Town of Aurora has officially signed a lease agreement with Slabtown Cider Company — a fantastic, locally rooted

This is an update regarding the development application for 161 Heathwood Heights. As part of the process, the applicant will be hosting a Community Information

Last week, four members of Council called a special meeting. My office was not consulted on the date and time of the meeting, and I

As Mayor of Aurora and a member of the AMO Board, I want to offer some perspective on Bills 5 and 17. These are substantial

It is with deep appreciation and heartfelt emotion that I share that Betty DeBartolo, my outstanding Executive Assistant, will be retiring this November. For many

The Petch House has sat mostly empty since it was restored in 2013—used mainly for storage. But that has all changed. Renovations are now complete,

I can’t share all the details just yet… but something very exciting is on the horizon! Stay tuned for a major announcement that will breathe

I’m absolutely thrilled to announce My Indie Coffee as the new café vendor at Aurora Town Square!! This is more than just great coffee—it’s about

As we begin work on the 2026 budget—and with 2026 marking a municipal election year—it’s important to have an honest conversation about what fiscal responsibility

Over the last few days, I was in Ottawa for #FCM2025AC — the annual conference of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. This year’s theme, Stronger

This week in Milwaukee, I had the privilege of joining over 230 mayors and local leaders at the 2025 Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities

This coming week at Committee, we’ll be reviewing the staff reports on the Town’s 2020 purchase of the buildings located at the corner of Mosley

Housing affordability remains one of the most pressing issues facing communities across Ontario—and Aurora is no exception. We continue to hear from residents, especially young

This week at Committee of the Whole, Council approved the Heritage Grant Program—a new initiative aimed at supporting the conservation and restoration of designated heritage

Tonight, we held another successful Mayor’s Round Table of Sports, and I’m grateful for the meaningful conversations we had with our local sports organizations. These

I wanted to take a moment to share some key updates on what’s happening across our town and highlight important initiatives that are underway to

Last night at Council we approved on consent, important upgrades to the Aurora War Memorial and Cenotaph, a cherished landmark that holds deep significance in

Discussions for the 2026 Budget have already begun with staff, and I am  committed to continuing to provide exceptional services to residents at the best possible value. To ensure the

Last night, a Special Meeting of Council was called by four members of Council to overturn the veto I issued regarding the motion on February

There has been much misinformation circulating about the supposed intent of the motion brought forward by Councillor Gallo at the February 25th 2025 Council meeting

  Last week, as the appointed representative for York Region, I joined mayors from Ontario, Quebec and the U.S in Washington, D.C., as part of the

After consideration, as head of Council I have vetoed the motion passed at Aurora Town Council on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, That requests the Regional

I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Eco Guardian to our community. The announcement of the company’s new, major manufacturing facility at 275 Addison Hall Circle

I have heard from many residents who are deeply frustrated and concerned about a motion Councillor Gallo is bringing forward to Council next week. Councillor

Last night at a Special meeting, Council unanimously passed the recommended amendments that I directed staff to bring forward in response to the potential US

They say that in life, timing is everything.  And looking back it’s clear, when it comes to our decision to move forward with Town Square,