Gan mayor scraps plan to clamp out-of

Gananoque Mayor John Beddows will remove a controversial proposal to clamp the tires of out-of-province vehicles , following council concerns and public backlash over the practice. Article content

The move comes after questions were raised about the measure, which had been included in a broader budget directive issued under Ontario’s Strong Mayor Powers for the 2026 and 2027 budgets. Deputy Mayor Vicki Leakey downplayed the concern: “We’re not clamping,” she said. Article content

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The original directive, released earlier this month, sets parameters for property tax and water and wastewater levy increases, facility fees, and other revenue tools. Beddows emphasized that the directive was drafted through broad staff consultation and is not yet final.