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Trailer bylaw proposal leads to public consultation process in SSRT

It was an intense discussion for members of  Sables-Spanish Rivers Township about a proposed Trailer Licencing Bylaw and related Zoning Bylaw Amendment Wednesday evening.

Although it was a council meeting, several members of the audience shouted out their displeasure at about a lack of public consultation and the heft proposed licence fees.

The township had hosted a public session in July of last year, but none since then.

Some members of council also feel the fees are too high, especially for residents who are already paying municipal taxes.

The document proposes a $500 licence fee submitted annually before April 1st, and $700 after that date.

In the end, council gave both documents first and second reading, but agreed to allow input from the public over the next two weeks so their concerns can be addressed.

Copies of the proposed bylaw are available electronically, on the township website or can be picked up at the township office.

The discussion on the proposed trailer licencing bylaw is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnrubxuMYTM – discussion begins at 29:25 minutes

Draft TRAILER LICENSING BYLAW 2023

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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