The MRA is encouraged that the General/Finance Committee wish to increase contributions to reserves, but voice concerns regarding the 10 Year Capital Forecast, items missing from the budget and wages & benefits.
Muskoka Ratepayers comments on the 2024 budget preparation process.
Doctor shortage hits Muskoka
How to Print the Ratepayers' 2023 Yearbook
August 2023 Lions Club Bottle Drive Did You Know ... You can HELP THE LIONS HELP OTHERS With 1.3 million members and 47,000 clubs in over 250 countries, Lions is [...]
The Ratepayers weigh in with some thoughts and suggestions as the Township struggles with what to do about Short term rentals
The Ratepayers recently hosted a presentation by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and a summary of that is available here, along with downloadable materials.
Township seeks public input regarding short term rental licensing by-law via survey. New summer by-law enforcement hours.
February 2023 Ratepayers' Donations Did You Know .... that the Muskoka Ratepayers’ Association makes donations to support the youth of our community? For many years the Muskoka Ratepayers supported [...]
New District Chair elected.
The Muskoka Ratepayers comments on the 2023 Draft Operating Budget
The Ratepayers' Comments on the draft 2023 Capital Budget
The Muskoka Ratepayers comments on the 2023 Draft Budget - Reserves
February 2023 Aspen Wildlife Sanctuary Did You Know ... that the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 1116 Crawford Street in Rosseau, Ontario? If you are looking for [...]
What's the future of our hospitals in Bracebridge and Huntsville? The province has approved redevelopment plans for both. More details here.
The Ratepayers' Comments on Draft Dark Sky By-Law
August 12, 2022 The following comments were tabled by the Muskoka Ratepayers during the Public Meeting on August 12, 2022 Good morning, everyone, my name is Don Furniss, 1208 Beaumaris [...]
This year, a number of seasonal and permanent Muskoka residents have been informed that their "unstaffed (waste) bin sites" will be shut down. There were over 45 of these sites [...]
As the sixth wave of the global pandemic continues, it certainly seems unconventional to be reaching out to you about your yearly membership dues. But it is your membership that [...]
We are pleased to have launched our new website and member portal ahead of our membership renewal drive for 2022. Between April 13 and 25 we will be performing additional [...]
Subject: Comments on Septic Inspection By-Law To: TML Council and Planning Committee From: Muskoka Ratepayers Association Date: March 4, 2022 The Muskoka Ratepayers' Association (MRA) has reviewed the [...]
Subject: Comments on TML Site Alteration Proposal. To: TML Council and Planning Committee From: Muskoka Ratepayers Association Date: March 4, 2022 The Muskoka Ratepayers' Association (MRA) has reviewed [...]
November 30, 2021 My name is Don Furniss and my address is XXXX Beaumaris Rd, Beaumaris, ON P1L 0M8, I am speaking on behalf of the Muskoka Ratepayers' Association. The [...]
Oct 20, 2021 Your Worship, Councillors and Members of the Planning Committee, thank you for the opportunity to provide the Muskoka Ratepayers Association’s (MRA) input on the latest draft of [...]
September 30, 2021 The Muskoka Ratepayers' Association (MRA) would like to thank Council and staff for listening to the MRA and members of the public’s concerns regarding the lack of [...]
Red, Blue or Amber – The Great Bubbler Debate If you use a bubbling system on your waterfront to protect your dock or boathouse you may be aware of the [...]
Date: January 30, 2021 MRA - Comments on The Township of Muskoka Lakes 2021 Operating Budget & 2022 and 2023 Operating Forecasts The MRA would like to thank Treasurer Donaldson, [...]
Date: January 25, 2021 Subject: Ratepayers' Comments on the Township of Muskoka Lakes 2021 Capital Budget and Ten-Year Forecast To: Mayor Harding and Council The MRA would like to thank [...]
Date: Sept 18, 2020 Muskoka Ratepayers' Association's Comments on the Township of Muskoka Lakes July 23, 2020 Draft Revision of the Proposed Official Plan The Muskoka Ratepayers' Association (MRA) would [...]
August 27, 2020 Hon. Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, 900 Bay St., 2nd Floor, McDonald Block, Toronto, ON M7A 1N3 SUBJECT: MUSKOKA LAKES PARKS Dear Minister Yurek, [...]
The sections of the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law as it pertains to waterfront properties can be viewed below. Note that it is presented in a “dFlip” format that allows you [...]
The entire Comprehensive Zoning By-Law can be viewed below. Note that it is presented in a "dFlip" format that allows you to view the document online, turn the pages [...]
The following comments from the Muskoka Ratepayers were sent to Township Council after the release of draft 1 of the Township budget. The Park's Department Capital budget includes $420,000 for [...]
The Muskoka Ratepayers are hosting an Anti-Fraud presentation at the Port Carling Community Centre on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, from 10 am to noon. This event is open to [...]
As we experience the impact of the pandemic on our individual lives and families, our fears and our health, it is essential to follow the government mandated protocols of isolation, [...]
This edition is devoted to the recently released major review of the flood events that occurred in the Spring of 2019. Flooding in our Township can have a major impact [...]
Important Safety Considerations for Bubblers With the temperature dropping, our thoughts turn to preparing our cottages for the cold and snow to come. For some, this means closing up the [...]
2018 Township Building Activity Overview Construction of homes, cottages, and commercial buildings is important to everyone who has an interest in the economy of our Township. Construction projects create meaningful [...]
May 28, 2019 The residents of the Township of Muskoka Lakes owe a big thank you to the Township for their actions during the recent flooding. The team led by [...]
Good Evening. My name is Mike Webb and I am commenting on the Township's 2019 budget on behalf of the Muskoka Ratepayers' Association. Budget deliberations are difficult, and the Ratepayers’ [...]
A Special Committee of the Whole was held on Monday, February 11th, 2019 to review Version 2 of the Draft 2019 Budget. t the beginning of the meeting the budget [...]
At the Special Committee of the Whole meeting on January 22nd, 2019 Treasurer, Shannon Johnson introduced Version 1 of the Township's Draft Budget. Treasurer Johnson explained she saw no challenges [...]
Treasurer Shannon Johnson presented Version 1 of the 2019 Township of Muskoka Lakes budget to the Committee of the Whole on January 22, 2019. Ms. Johnson stated that the Township [...]
After we issued the previous Economic Snapshot which discussed how tax rates compare across the District, some of our members told us that they would like to see a broader [...]
Can the upcoming election improve our lives in Muskoka? We sure hope so, isn’t that why we vote in the first place? This is an election year for our municipal [...]
It has often been said that no community can stand still. It either moves forward or it slides back. We at the Muskoka Ratepayers' Association believe that the Township of [...]
August 23. 2018 The Muskoka Ratepayers’ Association Stance on Candidate Endorsement The Muskoka Ratepayers’ Association (MRA) works hard to keep members informed about the activities of the Township of Muskoka [...]
Friday, June 1st, 2018 Dear Mayor and Councillors, The MRA has traditionally been, and continues to be focused on the economic growth of our community, the social vibrancy of the [...]
Elections for our Township and District governments will be held this October. Have you thought about running for office to serve your community?The Muskoka Ratepayers’ Association is calling on those [...]
Building activities continue to be one of the largest economic activities in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. In 2017 the value of all construction permits issued in the Township was [...]