As we approach this special season, all of us at Stand4Oxford want to wish our friends, families, and supporters a blessed and joyful Christmas. Christmas reminds us of the gift of hope that Christ’s birth brings to the world—a hope that inspires us to care for our neighbours and support one another. In our community,…
This Friday, October 17, come visit Stand4Oxford at the Annual Night Market at Freedom Acres Farm (194817 just off Hwy 19, Thamesford). The woods will be glowing with lights, the food will be delicious, and with over 75 vendors, it’s the perfect place to do some early Christmas shopping! We’ll be there to gather signatures…
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…
As discussions around large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) continue across Oxford County, it’s important to recognize when local governments pause, ask hard questions, and ultimately decide not to move forward. Recently, Tillsonburg Town Council voted to reject a proposed battery energy storage facility planned for the Van Norman Innovation Park. The $70-million project would…
Across Oxford County, municipalities are working to support residents’ safety and well-being. Recently, Norwich took a careful, principled stance when presented with the county-wide Safe and Well Plan (timestamp 1:42:10 – 2:42:45), a document intended to guide local efforts in areas like mental health, housing, addiction support, and economic stability. While the plan as a…
As the new year begins, municipalities across Ontario are diving into budget discussions. Rising costs, infrastructure demands, and fiscal pressures are shaping decisions, and residents are paying closer attention than ever to how councils balance community needs with the impact on taxpayers. Windsor City Council has proposed a 0% property tax increase for its 2026…
Oxford residents are paying more than ever—and being told less than ever. When councils close doors and call transparency a “dangerous precedent,” it’s time for taxpayers to pay attention. Good Governance Starts with Openness Representative government only works when there’s dialogue, accountability, and transparency. Under Ontario’s Municipal Act, municipalities are required to act in an…
Several members of Stand4Oxford attended the recent Rural Mayors Breakfast in Tavistock, an event promoted as an opportunity for open dialogue between municipal leaders and the public. The format worked. It allowed attendees to ask questions directly and created a more natural exchange than a formal council meeting. That kind of access is valuable—and it’s…
Oxford County’s Climate Hazard Assessment (Climate Hazard Assessment; Oxford County Local Climate Hazard Assessment; Oxford County Local Climate Hazard Assessment) is being presented to Council as a technical planning document — a way to understand risk and prepare for the future. It does not request new funding today. But documents like this are rarely just…
Articles of Interest – Alternative Solutions to slowing down traffic in Safe Areas- See Blandford-Blenheim Delegation Post of November 6th 2024 for video of Speed Camera Delegations presented to Council –