30.55% of the over 108,000 eligible turned out October 25th to vote, up 5.45% from 25.1% in 2006. The voters sent a clear message to the newly elected Oshawa City Council after electing a new Mayor, John Henry. Voters want to see an end to the ever increasing taxes and the bitter disputes and divisive council. This is a new council and the citizens want to see it run like a business with a cohesive council that will work to keep our City’s Strategic and Financial Plan on track.

Six key issues of concern or major concern to the business community identified in a recent survey were Economic Development with 92% of respondents feeling this should be of concern or major concern, followed closely by Finance and Taxation, Hwy 407 Extension, Downtown Rejuvenation, Environment, and the sixth issue with a 55% rating was Business Property Taxes.

Also this past September businesses were invited to grade the municipal council on values, vision, communication, decision making and attitude. The results were compiled from a report card that was designed by consultants from Municipal World. Municipal World is the oldest continuously published monthly municipal magazine in the world. Founded in 1891, the magazine is devoted to promoting effective municipal government.

2010 Municipal Elections Results - Oshawa