{"id":281,"date":"2025-05-06T16:47:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T20:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/?p=281"},"modified":"2025-10-15T15:44:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T19:44:49","slug":"oxford-delegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/landing\/delegations\/oxford-delegations\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford Delegations:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below you\u2019ll find a series of delegations presented by Stand4Oxford members and supporters to local councils across Oxford County. Each presentation highlights concerns about outside influence on local decision-making and calls for greater transparency, accountability, and respect for community priorities. Watch the videos and learn more about how residents are standing up for Oxford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow-up KICLEI delegation in <\/strong>Tillsonburg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On July 14, 2025, Marie Russell delivered a follow-up delegation on KICLEI to the Tillsonburg Council. She highlighted key concerns regarding the program\u2019s impact on local communities and urged council members to carefully consider whether participation truly serves the interests of residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marie\u2019s presentation begins at the 1:22:22 mark in the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Tillsonburg Town Council Meeting - July 14, 2025\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PT3h87SYZE4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow-up KICLEI delegation in <\/strong>Norwich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On July 8, 2025, Jacqueline Robinson delivered a follow-up delegation on KICLEI to the Norwich Council. During her presentation, she also read into the record a letter regarding climate change written by Martin Driesse, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of local climate initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jacqueline\u2019s presentation begins at the 27:20 mark in the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*Note:<\/strong> Later in this meeting, the county unveiled their child care program plan. The ensuing discussion centered around wording that may be controversial for conservative parents who rely on daycare services. It occurs shortly after Jacqueline\u2019s delegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Council Meeting - July 8, 2025\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VXU9zQVsIF0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow-up KICLEI delegation in <\/strong>Blandford-Blenheim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On June 18, 2025, Peter Wright delivered a follow-up delegation on KICLEI to the Blandford-Blenheim Council. He began by sharing his personal experiences in Zimbabwe, illustrating what can happen when fundamental freedoms are suppressed. Peter urged council members to reflect on how similar outcomes could occur here if we continue to follow the directives of organizations that don\u2019t prioritize people and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter\u2019s presentation begins at the 40:06 mark in the video below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sOyPbWPbIQw\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"874\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-24-at-3.51.38\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-24-at-3.51.38\u202fPM.png 874w, https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-24-at-3.51.38\u202fPM-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-24-at-3.51.38\u202fPM-768x462.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow-up KICLEI delegation in <\/strong>East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On June 4, 2025, Marie Russell delivered a follow-up delegation on KICLEI to the Blandford-Blenheim Council. Building on previous discussions, Marie raised important concerns about the influence of outside organizations on local decision-making and urged council members to keep residents\u2019 interests at the forefront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marie\u2019s presentation begins around the 10:40 mark in the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pub-ezt.escribemeetings.com\/Players\/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=debc73b5-8bf3-4ec9-b55a-7353f2ea9baa\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-05-at-3.08.06\u202fPM-1024x546.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-05-at-3.08.06\u202fPM-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-05-at-3.08.06\u202fPM-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-05-at-3.08.06\u202fPM-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-05-at-3.08.06\u202fPM.png 1397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow-up KICLEI delegation in <\/strong>Ingersoll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On May 12, 2025, Mark Cassidy delivered a follow-up delegation on KICLEI to the Ingersoll Council. In his presentation, Mark highlighted ongoing concerns about the growing influence of global networks on local governance and emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in municipal decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark\u2019s presentation begins around the 1:47 mark in the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ingersoll.civicweb.net\/filepro\/document\/46168\/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2012%20May%202025.html?splitscreen=true&amp;widget=true&amp;media=true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-13-at-11.30.23\u202fPM-1024x484.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-13-at-11.30.23\u202fPM-1024x484.png 1024w, https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-13-at-11.30.23\u202fPM-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-13-at-11.30.23\u202fPM-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-13-at-11.30.23\u202fPM.png 1097w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow-up KICLEI delegation in <\/strong>South-West Oxford (SWOX)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On May 6, 2025, Marie Russell delivered a follow-up delegation on KICLEI to the South-West Oxford Council. Marie spoke about the importance of maintaining local autonomy and ensuring that decisions reflect the priorities of residents rather than external organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her presentation begins at approximately 1:58:30 in the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Regular Meeting of Council - May 6, 2025\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lsP2J-IHt5I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KICLEI Follow-Up Delegation Requests Denied in <\/strong>Woodstock <strong>and <\/strong>Zorra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A request to deliver a follow-up delegation on KICLEI to the Woodstock Council was denied. Two attempts were made to have the delegation addressed, both of which were refused. Following this, our team members reached out to several Woodstock councillors, encouraging them to review the information independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, a request to deliver a follow-up delegation on KICLEI to the Zorra Council was denied. We were advised that, if unsatisfied with the outcomes of the April 23rd Oxford County meeting, we should return to the Oxford Council and submit another delegation request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KICLEI delegation in <\/strong>Oxford County<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On April 23, 2025, Marie Russell, leader of Stand4Oxford, and Maggie Braun, founder of KICLEI Canada, presented a delegation to Oxford County Council. They urged council members to reconsider and withdraw from the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program. About 130 supporters attended the meeting in person, with many more joining virtually in support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their presentations are included below. The KICLEI delegations begin at approximately the 8:13 mark in the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pub-oxfordcounty.escribemeetings.com\/Players\/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?ClientId=oxford&amp;FileName=New%20Encoder_Council%20Meeting%20-%20Oxford%20County_2025-04-23-09-23.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/councilmay25-1024x580.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/councilmay25-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/councilmay25-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/councilmay25-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/councilmay25.png 1385w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Speed Control Cameras delegation in<\/strong> Blandford-Blenheim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On November 6, 2024, Marie Russell and Jim Robson presented delegations to the Blandford-Blenheim Council in opposition to the proposed introduction of speed control cameras across Oxford municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are short clips from their presentations. A link to the full council meeting video is also available. Marie begins speaking at the 20:00 mark, followed by Jim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"http:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/s4o02.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"http:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/s4o03.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Link to full video:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/pUdN9W8aszI\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/pUdN9W8aszI<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DEI delegation in<\/strong> Norwich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On July 9, 2024, Marie Russell delivered a delegation to the Norwich Council regarding the Safe and Well Oxford recommendation and the DEI Charter. She expressed concerns about the potential impacts of adopting the DEI Charter, urging council members to carefully consider its implications for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marie\u2019s presentation begins at the 2:33:40 mark in the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Council Meeting - July 9, 2024 9:00 am\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d_YCzh4ej9A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below you\u2019ll find a series of delegations presented by Stand4Oxford members and supporters to local councils across Oxford County. Each presentation highlights concerns about outside influence on local decision-making and calls for greater transparency, accountability, and respect for community priorities. Watch the videos and learn more about how residents are standing up for Oxford. 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