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19-2823 MAY 2 2 2019 MAY 3 0 2019 & George Cornel) Warden ^SWS^ County of Simcoe Office of the Warden 1110 Highway 26. MidhurstON L9X1N6

Dear Warden C^KI^II:

Thank you for your correspondence regarding the Regional Government Review. Our government understands that Ontarians deserve municipalities that are working effectively, efficiently, and providing the vital services that communities depend on. As you know, I have appointed Michael Fenn and Ken Selling as Special Advisors to consult broadly over the coming months. They will make recommendations to improve governance, decision-making and service delivery in Ontario's eight regional municipalities and the County of Simcoe.

Thank you for providing your council's views and follow up questions. I commend you and your colleagues for your commitment to your constituents and for taking proactive steps on reviewing your own processes. The review is about making sure regional and municipal governments are accountable to the people they serve and working hard to deliver services to their communities. As I have said previously, we are not predetermining any outcomes. I look forward to receiving the advisors' recommendations in the summer, and once I have received them, we will determine next steps. Once again, thank you for bringing your views, and those of your council, to my attention. Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely,,

Steve dark Minister c. The Honourable , MPP York - Simcoe Andréa Khanjin, MPP - , MPP Barrie - Springwater - Oro-Medonte , MPP Simcoe North Jim Wilson, MPP Simcoe - Grey