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Mayor's Column

UP FRONT WITH THE MAYOR: Safer streets by our schools is a no-brainer

UP FRONT WITH THE MAYOR: Safer streets by our schools is a no-brainer

Newmarket Mayor John Taylor responds to residents asking why the town is implementing speed cameras
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UP FRONT WITH THE MAYOR: You're invited to a community town hall

UP FRONT WITH THE MAYOR: You're invited to a community town hall

This Thursday night, Newmarket Mayor John Taylor invites you to join him for an update on what's happening in town, and will welcome your questions, too
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UP FRONT WITH THE MAYOR: Let's not go down 'black hole' of re-inventing regional government

UP FRONT WITH THE MAYOR: Let's not go down 'black hole' of re-inventing regional government

If a provincial facilitator can quickly find efficiencies, great, otherwise let's focus on challenges like building more housing and housing affordability, Mayor John Taylor says in his monthly column
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UP FRONT WITH THE MAYOR: Partnerships powering stronger, thriving Newmarket

UP FRONT WITH THE MAYOR: Partnerships powering stronger, thriving Newmarket

Collaboration is essential to meeting the town's goal to be one of the best places to live, work and raise a family, Newmarket Mayor John Taylor writes
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UP FRONT WITH THE MAYOR: 'Incredibly popular' cover band concerts returning to Newmarket's Riverwalk

UP FRONT WITH THE MAYOR: 'Incredibly popular' cover band concerts returning to Newmarket's Riverwalk

A full roster of fun — including the York Region Pride Parade, Canada Day events and fireworks — returns to Newmarket this summer
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Up Front with the Mayor: Slightly increasing intensification can help build complete communities

Up Front with the Mayor: Slightly increasing intensification can help build complete communities

In this month's column, Newmarket Mayor John Taylor says tackling sprawl — which isn't just about building highrises — is needed for an environmentally, socially and financially sustainable future
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Up Front with the Mayor: Newmarket - A 15-minute city

Up Front with the Mayor: Newmarket - A 15-minute city

Newmarket Mayor John Taylor believes that Newmarket may be the only 15-minute town in Ontario, perhaps all of Canada
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Up Front with the Mayor: Intensification, not sprawl, most sustainable option for growth

Up Front with the Mayor: Intensification, not sprawl, most sustainable option for growth

Newmarket Mayor John Taylor is urging policies and official plans for more intensified growth in our town and region, rather than building out new communities on agricultural land
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Up Front with the Mayor: Vaccinations must be required to work, play in group settings

Up Front with the Mayor: Vaccinations must be required to work, play in group settings

In his regular column, Newmarket Mayor John Taylor emphasizes the need for strong action to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control
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