Re: Integration of Municipalites

Mark Montagano | Nov 11, 2020

An excellent article on the need for Integration of Frontenac Municipalities. Judging by the response, many agree that we are significantly over governed and over taxed - most especially in Central Frontenac. It is clear that the tax increases here are unsustainable. This Township just doesn't work with too few taxpayers and too much expense. I don't believe for a second that leaving our local politicians to sort this out and overcome their self interest will fix the problem - but they should before someone else does it for them. One body to govern the three Townships would be plenty. Taxes could then be used to provide services instead of to pay salaries and benefits. Central Frontenac doesn't stand for open spaces. It currently stands for high taxes and poor services. This needs to change. Noises will be made about amalgamating services ("tinkering"), but when your taxes are 58% and 40% higher than your immediate neighbors' you don't need a band aid you need surgery. The question on many people's minds is who is in the best position to address this situation.