Real discussion about budgets, infrastructure, growth, tourism, industrial development, technology, and the long-term future of Norfolk County.
Downtown Simcoe already has a vision. The challenge is turning the best ideas from the Downtown Simcoe Secondary Plan into practical improvements that strengthen businesses, public spaces, and community life.
Read Article →A look back at Norfolk’s 2016 water billing debate, how competitive tendering saved ratepayers millions, and why transparency still matters today.
Read Article →Norfolk’s capital ambitions continue to grow — but approved projects increasingly exceed realistic delivery capacity.
Read Article →Industrial land designation alone does not create investment-ready sites. Norfolk needs serviced, realistic industrial planning.
Read Article →A data-based look at Norfolk County building reserves, permit fee policy, and how excessive cost recovery can quietly slow investment and growth.
Read Article →An analysis of Norfolk’s proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax, tourism funding structure, administrative overhead, and long-term strategy.
Read Article →Back in 2016, Norfolk County had the opportunity to begin using modern operational analytics, overtime reporting, and workforce trend analysis years before many municipalities adopted them.
Read Article →As Ontario debates the future of Nanticoke, Norfolk should be asking whether it has the serviced, investment-ready employment lands needed to attract future jobs and economic growth.
Read Article →Norfolk County's Facilities Strategy projects $8.6 million in savings over ten years. Before we demolish community assets, sell public lands, and reduce community space, residents deserve answers about the assumptions behind the numbers and the cost of delaying needed infrastructure.
Read Article →Good planning isn't just about fees—it's about creating a process that is predictable, efficient, and investment-friendly. Norfolk County's planning fees are generally competitive, but improving timelines, communication, and customer service will make an even bigger difference.
Read Article →Additional long-form articles and budget analysis will appear here.