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Barry Ward

Barry Ward

Barry Ward is a veteran editor and journalist who also served on Barrie city council for 22 years. His column appears regularly in BarrieToday.

Recent Work by Barry

OPINION: Political parties on municipal ballots? It's 'the kiss of death'

OPINION: Political parties on municipal ballots? It's 'the kiss of death'

In Alberta's largest cities, council candidates 'won’t have to run as members of a party, but the odds will be stacked against them if they don’t,' columnist says
OPINION: Strong mayor powers a weakness for some politicians

OPINION: Strong mayor powers a weakness for some politicians

Opponents call the powers undemocratic, as bills can pass with a minority of council support, and dangerous, since they could lead senior staff to tell mayors what they want to hear for fear of being fired, columnist says
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