Our Story
Photo Credit - JJ
Our Voice in The Community
The Mono Mulmur Citizens’ Coalition originated in Mulmur in the late 1980’s. Known initially as the Mulmur Mono Coalition, it was a group of concerned residents and parents who joined together to protest a gravel pit proposed to be basically in the backyard of their children’s elementary school in Mulmur! Although the gravel pit was indeed allowed, the school was closed and a new one was built in Primrose for the children of Mulmur and north Mono.
The Coalition evolved into the Mono Mulmur Citizens’ Coalition eventually and for the past 38 years, we have continuously led efforts within our communities to prevent or change proposed developments perceived to be threats to the rural character that draws people to this area.
Notable History of Involvement Over the Years
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A successful campaign to stop the proposed amalgamation of Dufferin County to replace the towns and townships with a more centralized municipal government
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Stopping an inappropriate proposed intensive housing development/golf course community on a large rural property in north Mono
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Stopping a major water taking operation in Mono Centre and leading the effort to install safeguards against future water taking projects
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Supporting organizations working to prevent the development of aggregate operations in Mono and Mulmur and recently Caledon and Melancthon
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Ongoing efforts to keep our members and residents informed through Town Hall meetings and public information events covering a wide range of important topics
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Have regularly taken issues to meetings of our local councils and, in many cases, we have addressed detailed concerns to the Provincial Government
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LOCAL VOICES HAVE BEEN HEARD!
These efforts were successful because they rallied great interest within our local and neighbouring communities, well beyond our membership base. Each one of these projects demonstrated that a group of focused and passionate citizens could have a significant impact on what happens in their communities!
Our Current Board
The day to day activities of (MC)² are managed by our Board of Directors, supported by volunteers who serve on our committees. The Board, elected annually at our Annual Meeting, convenes monthly to set direction, to identify priorities, and to coordinate committee activities.
C. Campbell
B. Jafelice
J. Johnson
D. MacFarlane
S. Middleton
L. Taman
