Council Highlights and Updates

Adjustments to council compensation. Aurora Town Council on Tuesday endorsed recommendations by staff and the Council Compensation Ad Hoc Advisory Committee to adjust the annual compensation for the role of Councillor to the 60th percentile of the market comparator group and increase the vehicle allowance.

Town to implement snow windrow pilot program for seniors and those with disabilities Aurora. Town Council on Tuesday supported a plan for staff to implement a snow windrow clearing pilot program during the 2023/2024 winter season for seniors and residents with a disability.

Town supports local rugby club, partners in development of new artificial turf field. Aurora Town Council endorsed recommendations from staff for the Town to support the Aurora Barbarians Rugby Football Club in the development of a new artificial turf sports field and club house at Sheppard’s Bush.

Council endorses partnership to develop new park. On Tuesday evening, Aurora Town Council approved a concept for a new park adjacent to the planned Shining Hill subdivision that will include a multi-use artificial turf field, a playground, splash pad, full basketball court and a multi-use lit tennis/pickleball court, among other amenities.

Town of Aurora receives Excellence Canada gold trophy. On Tuesday evening, Aurora Town Council was presented with a gold trophy from Excellence Canada, Canada’s national authority on quality and healthy workplaces.

Council endorses province’s Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022. Aurora Town Council on Tuesday adopted a motion to endorse the Ontario Government’s proposed Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022.

Support of York Region’s position to protect Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine. Aurora Town Council on Tuesday adopted a motion that supports York Region’s position that proposed provincial boundary amendments to the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine are not required to build more housing in York Region.