Hugo Rodrigues: A nine-member Cornwall city council? That's disappointing

Disappointment with Cornwall City Council Decision

Hugo Rodrigues expresses disappointment with the decision to have a nine-member Cornwall city council, consisting of a mayor and eight councillors-at-large, starting in the 2026 election.

The decision not to have a directly elected deputy mayor may raise concerns among skeptics. The council's composition will include a directly elected mayor and eight city councillors, eliminating the option for voters to elect a deputy mayor.

The decision to go to a nine-member council without a directly elected deputy mayor is disappointing, and may provide fodder to skeptics.

A nine-member council will be implemented starting in 2026.
The council will consist of a directly elected mayor and eight city councillors.
The option for a directly elected deputy mayor was not chosen.

The current practice of rotating the acting mayor or having an 'acting mayor of the month' will likely continue, barring any reconsideration before the end of the year.

Author's summary: Cornwall city council's decision is disappointing.

Cornwall Standard-Freeholder — 2025-10-28

Disappointment with Cornwall City Council Decision

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