We’re now just days away from the December 10 Oxford County budget meeting. With key decisions about transparency, services, and spending on the table, this is one of the most consequential meetings of the year. Stand4Oxford has collected 1,300 petition signatures calling for clearer reporting and responsible governance. It’s a strong show of community concern…
Oxford County is preparing to launch a new Road Safety Strategy (Report PW 2025-59), aiming to make our roads safer for everyone — drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. On the surface, that’s a goal we can all agree on. But before taxpayers are asked to fund another “made-in-Ontario” plan inspired by Vision Zero and Good…
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…
This thought-provoking post from Oxford County’s own Albertus Koekoek serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of local governance. He urges us to recognize how outsourcing our responsibilities has led to a loss of autonomy and community strength. As you read his compelling insights shared on Facebook, consider how you can contribute to revitalizing…
We at Stand4Oxford want to give a huge shout-out to everyone who organized the recent wind turbine protest in South-West Oxford (SWOX)! Your hard work, dedication, and love for our community show what happens when neighbours come together to protect our way of life. Seeing our community stand united is nothing short of inspiring. This…
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…
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…
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,…
We’re in the final stretch, Oxford! Stand4Oxford is gathering all signed 0% Tax Increase Petitions to deliver to Oxford County Council before their November 24 budget meeting. But to make your voice count, we need your printed and signed petition sheets in hand by Wednesday November 19th. You can download and print the petition right…
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…