Dear Maryann,
I have just finished reading the magazine and want to sincerely complement you and the others for a really worthwhile contribution to Owen Sound life.
So much is going on here, and whether or not I am able to attend an event, there is something for everyone here.
The 2022 municipal election takes place Monday October 24.
The Hub presents a list of candidates for office in Owen Sound including city council and both the public and separate school boards.
- by John A. Tamming
I wrote a lot of letters to the editor. I was possessed of some strong opinions. So I left the peanut gallery, tossed my hat in the ring and ran for city council. That was four years ago. Of those councillors elected, I placed middle of the pack. Not terrific but not bad either. ...
With the municipal election coming up in October, and a new awareness of how fragile our community is, I am scared.
I sat through a long Owen Sound Council meeting tonight. A detailed motion was brought forward by John Tamming to ban Short Term Rentals in Residential neighbourhoods because of the havoc they are causing. Note that "STR's" refers to houses that are owned by people from other cities, who do not live in these houses but just siphon off money and remove the homes from the housing market.
The following motion brought by Councillor John Tamming to council this evening was voted down, 3 in favour (Tamming, Merton, Greig) and 6 opposed.
"WHEREAS Owen Sound currently has no express by-laws for the regulation of short-term rental accommodations (STR);
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