Ward boundary review: Public open house scheduled on November 21

Severn is reviewing its ward boundaries to ensure it continues to be an effective and equitable system of representation that keeps pace with population growth.

It's been eight years since the last review of our ward boundaries. In 2016, the Township’s five ward boundaries were re-drawn to reflect the growth of the community since 1994. Since that last review, Severn has continued to grow and change, and this project will determine if it is necessary to adjust the ward boundaries to achieve a more balanced distribution of population among wards. This helps to ensure that each councillor represents a similar number of constituents, promoting equitable representation and responsiveness to community needs.

Guiding principles for the review include:

• balancing present and future population distribution among the wards
• respecting established neighborhoods and communities
• respecting geographic features and defining natural and infrastructure boundaries.

Attend the open house

Public consultation is an essential piece of the review process. A ward boundary change means the lines dividing different neighbourhoods and areas of Severn may be redrawn. This can affect which area you vote in and who represents you on Severn Council. It can also change how many people live in your ward. This can influence how municipal decisions are made. 

Members of the public are invited to learn about ward boundaries and contribute their thoughts and considerations to the ward boundary review process on November 21, 2024. Two sessions are being offered on November 21 to accommodate the community. 

These are both in-person events and registration is not required. 

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Times:

• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Administration Office, 1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn

Additional opportunities to have your say and provide input on the ward boundary review will be provided throughout the project. 

Take the survey

All residents of Severn are encouraged to complete the survey. If you do not reside in the Township of Severn, but you frequently access local services or work in the municipality, you are also invited to take the survey. Paper copies of the survey can be found at various locations in Severn. Visit the Ward Boundary Review page to find the location nearest you.

Complete the survey

The survey opened on November 8 and will remain open until December 15.

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