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MODL Council Seeks Public Input On Electoral Boundaries and Council Size

A series of electoral boundaries meetings kicks off Wednesday night in the Municipality of Lunenburg to get public input.

Mayor Don Downe says its been a challenge for a committee, tasked with altering boundaries to reflect population changes.

He says: “The committee has developed 31 different maps and trying to get concensus. Its been a very tough challenge.”

Among several changes would be those involving fire and school districts and the size of MODL council.

Its been recommended council be reduced to ten councillors plus the mayor from the current 12 and mayor.

A final proposal is expected before the utility and review board in June.

Here is a list of the meeting locations, dates and start times:

April 1 … Mahone Bay Community Centre … 7pm.

April 7 … Best Western Plus Hostel .. Cookville .. 7pm.

April 8 … Petite Riviere Fire Fall .. 7pm

April 9 … Barss Corner Community Hall … 7pm.

April 16 … St. Barnabas Church Hall … Blue Rocks … 7pm.

April 20 … Riverport Community Centre … 7pm.

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