Mississauga
Mississauga
Mississauga Mayor Overrides
Council Decision
Strong Mayor Powers to Allow Fourplexes
Background
City Council Rejection and Mayor's Powers
- Overview of city council’s rejection of fourplex proposal.
- Mayor Crombie’s strong mayor powers and authority to issue directives.
Mayor's Directive
Mayor Crombie's Bold Directive
- Mayor Crombie’s directive to allow fourplexes.
- Ensuring eligibility for $120 million federal funding.
- Addressing housing crisis and building the “missing middle.”
Federal Pressure
Federal Pressure on Mississauga
- Federal government’s push for densification in Mississauga.
- Minister Fraser’s letter and desire for fourplex approval.
- Social media reaction to council’s vote.
Minister's Response
Minister Fraser's Response
- Minister Fraser’s response to Mayor Crombie’s directive.
- Encouragement and optimism about the city’s application.
- Commitment to review details before a final decision.
Next Steps
City's Next Steps
- City staff preparing official plan and zoning amendments.
- Public meeting scheduled before 2024.
- Uncertainty about the federal funding approval.