Vaughan politician files defence in conflict complaint
Dec 21, 2009 by Caroline Grech
Maple/Kleinburg Councillor Peter Meffe severed ties with electrical company Gridd Electric Inc. in March 2006, according to a statement of defence he filed in a Toronto court. http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/547513--vaughan-politician-files-defence-in-conflict-complaint
Vaughan: City above the law?
Dec 1, 2009 by Royson James
They are doing some good things up in Vaughan, y'know. They hosted the Communities in Bloom Conference this summer. Won a few awards, too. They survived the tornado and recovered with no help from the province. Even hired an integrity commissioner, and struck a task force on elections reform. http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/732883--vaughan-city-above-the-law
New expense policy gets tough on Vaughan politicians
Nov 30, 2009 by Caroline Grech
Vaughan politicians will have to play by a tough set of rules if a new policy on expenses is approved. http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/548030--new-expense-policy-gets-tough-on-vaughan-politicians
$1M in jobs for politician's son
Nov 26, 2009 by Phinjo Gombu
Audit finds two firms owned by Steve Frustaglio did untendered work for Vaughan over four yearshttp://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/730989---1m-in-jobs-for-politician-s-son
Vaughan residents banter over proposed tax hike
Nov 23, 2009 by Caroline Grech
City proposing 3.14-per-cent tax hike to cover such things as new community centre, more firefighters.
http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/548222--vaughan-residents-banter-over-proposed-tax-hike Vaughan mayor vows to make 'a scene' over office expenses
Nov 19, 2009 by Caroline Grech
Almost a year after an audit of Vaughan Mayor Linda Jackson's expenses caused controversy, the city's auditor is recommending she repay more than $3,000 in cellphone bills if she can't provide the appropriate documentation. http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/548303--vaughan-mayor-vows-to-make-a-scene-over-office-expenses Vaughan city hall wrestles with future of Maple gravel pit
Nov 18, 2009 by Caroline Grech
The $150-million lawsuit between the city and Lucia Milani and Rizmi Holdings Limited over land that can’t be developed became the source of debate at a council meeting this week following a deputation from a Maple resident. http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/548375--vaughan-city-hall-wrestles-with-future-of-maple-gravel-pit Vaughan city hall hit with $225K cost order
Nov 10, 2009 by Caroline Grech
Ontario Justice Alfred J. O'Marra ruled Oct. 7 the city must pay Rizmi Holdings Limited and Maple resident and developer Lucia Milani $225,000 for legal costs after it lost a bid to have the case thrown out. http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/548608--vaughan-city-hall-hit-with-225k-cost-order Municipal elections act reforms do little to curb corporate influence, critic says
Nov 3, 2009 by Caroline Grech
The financial influence developers and corporations wage in municipal elections may be a thing of the past if new legislation drafted by the Ontario government gets the green light. http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/548849--municipal-elections-act-reforms-do-little-to-curb-corporate-influence-critic-says Vaughan Politician urged to come clean by political expert
Oct 27, 2009 by Caroline Grech
Vaughan politician Peter Meffe should not vote on any development issues after conflict of interest allegations were levelled against him this week, a municipal affairs expert says. http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/549057--vaughan-politician-urged-to-come-clean-by-political-expert
