During an open public meeting at the Wasaga Beach Rec-Plex, The Mayor of Wasaga Beach answered a question about affordable housing being included in his main beach development. He said he doubts there will be any. In his answer, he announced however, that Simcoe County was responsible for Housing and told us of his and the Deputy Mayors roles. He then said, “I’m happy to say that uhh, 99 more units coming in 2027, so uhh, that’s great”.

FYI;

(Mayor Smith’s Committee list on the County Website shows:

(Deputy Mayor Snell’s Committee list on the Simcoe County Website shows:

Yes Brian it is Great! So why am I the one sharing it publicly? Are you waiting until the election campaign? Was it decided in camera (the secret private parts of meetings) and you shouldn’t have disclosed it at all?

It’s great news with a conflicting message of “why I am the one sharing it?” However, thank you for the disclosure and you can make a joke about me releasing it later during your official announcement.

So, where will this 99 Units be placed? Quite simply, the building on Zoo Park Road that presently hosts 99 units was built on property provided by the Town of Wasaga Beach. THAT property, as it turns out is just the right size to accommodate the duplication of the existing 99 Unit building on that property! In fact, during one of my early discussion posts in 2024, I mentioned that this land was available and suitable. Maybe they were listening…. lol.

Cool, I love that they watch my posts so diligently. I can see the term in review now, “citizens practice Governance via social media!”

So there you have it, according to Mayor Brian Smith, another 99 units will serve the needs of Simcoe County here in Wasaga Beach. There is no official confirmation of the location but the 99 unit part of the comment, combined with the availability and suitability of the existing property is pretty coincidental.

Affordable housing is a true need in our society today. It has been for decades. I’m glad the County of Simcoe will be stepping up to fill that need in 2027.

It would be nice if it were sooner, but I’m sure financial planning issues need to be balanced with actual need.

I’m sure there will be concerns from those residing in the area that will need to be answered. I’m also certain there will be many questions about how to get on a waiting list for the new units.

Our Mayor and our Deputy Mayor apparently sit on appropriate committees to find answers to these questions, so shoot them an email.