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Municipality of Meaford Approves 2025 Budget

Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2025 09:12 AM

Meaford Council has officially approved the Municipality’s 2025 Budget during this week’s Council meeting. The approved budget focuses on maintaining essential services, investing in infrastructure, and supporting long-term financial sustainability.

“This budget sets us up to take action on our strategic priorities,” said Mayor Ross Kentner. “With a new CAO now on board, we’re ready to move forward. Council, staff, and the community all played a big role in shaping this plan for the upcoming...





Municipality of Meaford Wants Your Input on Food Truck Licensing

Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 01:21 PM

We’re updating our Food Refreshment Vehicle Licensing Program and want to hear from you! Whether you’re a food truck operator, a local business, or a resident, your feedback will help shape a system that works better for everyone.

We’re looking to make the licensing process fairer, more efficient, and more supportive of both mobile food businesses and the community. If you’ve had experience with food trucks in Meaford—whether running one, hosting them at your business, or enjoying their...





Meaford Wants Your Feedback on a New Community Benefits Agreement By-law

Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 12:16 PM

The Municipality of Meaford is asking for input from residents, community groups, and local businesses on a new Community Benefits Agreement By-law. This by-law would set rules for big projects that aren't covered by the Planning Act. It is meant to help Meaford and its residents understand how these projects could affect the community.

On March 24, 2025, staff presented the proposed by-law and started a 30-day period for public feedback. This by-law is especially important for large projects...

Municipality of Meaford Welcomes New Chief Administrative Officer

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 01:47 PM

The Municipality of Meaford is pleased to announce that Shawn Everitt has been appointed as our Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) on contract, beginning April 8, 2025.

Shawn brings over 30 years of municipal experience from the Town of The Blue Mountains, where he has held leadership roles including Manager of the Community Centre, Director of Community Services, and, most recently, CAO. His deep understanding of municipal operations, strategic planning, and community engagement will be...

Municipality of Meaford to Hold Special Budget Meeting on March 17

Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2025 03:18 PM

The Municipality of Meaford will hold a Special Budget Meeting on Monday, March 17, at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. This meeting will continue the 2025 budget discussions, incorporating Council’s direction and community input to refine the Draft Budget Version 3.

The 2025 budget process began with the presentation of the first draft on November 4, 2024, which separated core services from elective items. Following reviews by Council on November 12, 15, and 18, staff conducted a comprehensive analysis...