Saturday, January 10, 2009

10 years later, amalgamation's efficiency questioned

10 years later, amalgamation's efficiency questioned
By Doug Williamson, The Windsor Star
January 9, 2009

On Jan. 1, 1999, amalgamation transformed Essex County from 21 municipalities to seven, and like other communities, Harrow was swallowed up in the process.

Amalgamation was forced on Essex County and other areas by the former Mike Harris government in the name of efficiency.

The ultimate goal was to save money, but 10 years later the jury's still out on that and any other benefits.
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