Budget, codes of conduct and municipal elections are hot topics for ratepayers

By: Robert Washburn | December 14, 2017

Citizen Council of Hamilton Township Ratepayers Association representatives Vince McGovern and John Davison talk about budget preparations, changes to the Municipal Act and the upcoming municipal election during Consider This, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM.

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