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Markham’s Scarpitti Uses Strong Mayor Powers to Veto Fourplexes Citywide

Summary by The Toronto Star
The decision overrides a council vote and could cost the municipality federal housing money.

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Markham’s Scarpitti uses strong mayor powers to veto fourplexes citywide

The decision overrides a council vote and could cost the municipality federal housing money.

·Toronto, Canada
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Ontario city uses strong mayor powers to block four units as-of-right

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti posted his decision online to revoke a council plan that would have allowed up to four units on land previously zoned for only one.

·Toronto, Canada
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Global News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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