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2022 Sudbury Mayor

Bigger’s name to still appear on the ballot despite dropping out

Bigger’s name to still appear on the ballot despite dropping out

Mayor Brian Bigger recently withdrew his candidacy for mayor, but because his withdrawal was past the deadline, his name will still be on the ballot — just don't vote for him
Fact Check Friday: Is zero-based budgeting a good idea?

Fact Check Friday: Is zero-based budgeting a good idea?

Several candidates in this year’s civic election are pushing for the City of Greater Sudbury to adopt a zero-based approach to tackling city finances, but is it a good idea?
Mayoral candidates talk economic growth, supporting business

Mayoral candidates talk economic growth, supporting business

The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce hosted a ‘Mayoral Candidates Fireside Chat’ at Collège Boréal on Thursday evening, at which five of eight candidates were invited to speak
Election issues: How do you deliver services for the lowest cost?

Election issues: How do you deliver services for the lowest cost?

To achieve a 3.7% tax increase in 2023, the city needs to shave $17.7M in costs. Mayoral candidates tell Sudbury.com how they propose to maintain existing service levels while also keepoing costs as low as possible
Mayoral hopefuls tout decentralization at Capreol debate

Mayoral hopefuls tout decentralization at Capreol debate

Wednesday’s mayoral candidates debate saw six candidates hash out their platforms at the Capreol Arena, which included a special focus on outlying communities
Election issues: Does the urban core get too much attention?

Election issues: Does the urban core get too much attention?

Many people in Greater Sudbury’s outlying communities feel the city’s urban areas get too much attention and too much tax money. We asked the candidates for their ideas on how this could be addressed
Check your mailbox for your voter information

Check your mailbox for your voter information

Voter Information Letters have been mailed out to Greater Sudbury’s eligible voters
City staff compensation in candidates’ crosshairs

City staff compensation in candidates’ crosshairs

The fact the City of Greater Sudbury spends 43% of its annual budget on wages and benefits has entered the campaign trail, with some candidates calling for an audit. Turns out, when Sudbury.com asked for clarity, there is a great deal of context hidden behind that 43% figure
Election issues: What should be done about the downtown core?

Election issues: What should be done about the downtown core?

Greater Sudbury has had a plan for the revitalization of the downtown core for a decade but with the collapse of the Kingsway Entertainment District project and the need for a new event centre still outstanding, is it time to update the Downtown Master Plan?
Lefebvre: Sudbury needs more affordable housing options

Lefebvre: Sudbury needs more affordable housing options

‘Greater Sudbury is the hub of Northern Ontario and has so many opportunities for growth. We want new business, professionals and families to come and call Sudbury home. To do this, we must be ready and have the housing available for them to move to’