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With the municipal election three weeks away, campaigns are pushing hard towards the finish line. It can be hard to remember that when voters elect a mayor, they also send a representative to Northumberland County Council.

This interview is part two of an interview with County CAO Dan Borowec. This time, he is joined by Director of Finance and Treasurer Matthew Nitsch.

Together, they will discuss the 2025 Annual Report. It reminds us what goes on at the county level of government. More importantly, it tells taxpayers where their money is spent.

Listen carefully as they outline the report's highlights and dig into where your property taxes go. It could affect your vote.

There is an issue lurking in the dark corners of this municipal election.

It’s the proposed Wesleyville Nuclear Power Generation project. Stop for a moment and think.

The federal government is pushing power generation as part of its Build Canada Strong agenda. The Ontario government recognizes it as a project of national significance, and it has been referred to the Major Projects office.

If it gets the green light, the federal government promises approvals could be completed within a year for projects of national significance.

Regardless of that timeline, planners still need to plan for roads, sewers, housing, workforce impacts, emergency and health services, and more. None of this includes the discussion about how residents feel about the project.

On today’s show is the first part of a two-part interview with Northumberland County CAO Dan Borowec. He is going to make a case that says Wesleyville is going to be on the agenda for Northumberland County council and all the other municipal councils for the next four years. That’s not just Port Hope, but all six other municipalities. He predicts the planning and local property taxes will be impacted at the very least.

That’s right, property taxes.

Over the next four years.

Now, think about that.

Who you vote for as mayor and council will be making decisions that will affect your future for the next decade and beyond. It could change the very fabric of your community.

Take a listen and see if you agree or disagree with his assessment.

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Most voters in the municipal election may not realize healthcare is on the ballot this October. Doctor recruitment is a critical issue. Finding a doctor or nurse practitioner can be a real challenge for those without. Municipal taxes fund recruitment. Each municipality in Northumberland County contributes to the doctor recruitment efforts.

The Ontario Health Team Northumberland is one of many agencies that connects patients with a primary care provider, either a doctor or nurse practitioner. In May, it announced the team helped 1,600 people find one.

The health team is developing its next five-year strategy and is undertaking a survey. It wants to know what matters most in your community and the barriers people face. It also wants to improve things. County residents have until September 4 to complete it.

In this July interview, Ram Puva, Executive Lead for Ontario Health Team Northumberland, explains how to connect with a primary health care provider. If you missed it the first time, it is a good chance to catch up.

With so many people asking how to connect with a doctor, this is a chance to become better informed. So, take a listen.

The summer is winding down. The kids go back to school in one week. That makes it a good time to reflect on some of the challenges facing those running for trustees on local school boards.

In May, the Ontario government announced the Putting Student Achievement First Act. In this interview, you will hear the school board chairman talk about the legislation and potential changes.

Since then, the board passed its $522 million budget in June. It has also been integrating the legislated requirements ahead of the new school year.

Take a listen and see if this can help you prepare to head to the polls in October to select the next trustee.