Budget season is here, and Oxford County has released its 2026 draft business plan and budget proposing a general levy of $96.3 million for 2026 — a 7.2% increase — according to the report to Council. The County claims that, after adjustments for library services and court security, the Oxford County portion of municipal property…
Residents of Oxford County are feeling the squeeze. Rising costs for groceries, fuel, utilities, and everyday expenses are stretching household budgets. Property taxes are one of the few costs that local councils can control directly, and this year, Stand4Oxford is asking councillors to hold the line with a 0% increase. This campaign is an expansion…
As municipal elections approach across Oxford County, some residents may be considering running for council. For many people, that idea doesn’t come from ambition. It comes from care — about their community and the decisions shaping its future. Before putting your name forward, it helps to understand what the role actually involves. At its core,…
Over 10,000 books were recently removed from the library at H.B. Beal Secondary School in London, Ontario, slashing the collection from roughly 18,000 titles to just 8,300, as reported by the London Free Press. Among the removed works were history texts, Holocaust literature, and classic novels — the kinds of books that help students understand…
Local elections are more than a date on the calendar. They’re one of the clearest ways residents help shape how their community is governed — now and into the future. That’s why the South‑West Oxford staff report on the 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Information Sessions is worth a close look. At the January 20 Council…
Stand4Oxford is deeply disappointed by Council’s refusal once again to rein in spending and provide real relief to Oxford County taxpayers. While a few councillors—Mayor Acchione, Mayor Gilvesy, and Councillor Tait—showed genuine appreciation for residents’ concerns, the majority chose the same familiar path of higher costs, more consultants, and little acknowledgement of the financial pressures…
Stand4Oxford is hitting the field! ⚾ A few of our amazing volunteers will be set up this Saturday, October 4 at the Woodstock Men’s Slo-Pitch League Year-End Tournament at Cowan Fields (1459 Devonshire Ave, Woodstock, ON). We’ll be there bright and early to catch the players and their fans as the games get underway. Stop…
Big news is on the way. Oxford families are stretched thin, businesses are fighting to stay strong, and the last thing anyone needs right now is a bigger tax bill. That’s why Stand4Oxford is gearing up for something bold, something that puts residents first: The 0% Tax Increase Campaign. This isn’t just about budgets and…
From Oxford to Cambridge, taxpayers are demanding transparency, accountability, and local control. Something’s shifting across Ontario — and it’s not the climate. It’s public awareness. This week, Cambridge resident Peter Heyman stood before his city council asking the same question Oxford County residents have raised for months:Why are our local governments paying into global climate…
Once again, we’ve seen why standing up for our community takes courage. Mayor Jerry Acchione recently brought forward a motion (35:43 – 57:00 timestamp) to reduce bag tag fees from $3 to $1, effective January 1, 2027—a move aimed at relieving financial pressure on families. With rising costs and new programs that reduce landfill use,…