ONTARIO — Mayor Kris Knapp, Councilman Troy Sapp and Councilman Dave Rehfeldt bid adieu at Wednesday night’s Ontario City Council meeting. It marked the end of an era, as this was the trio’s final meeting in office. Knapp thanked his fellow council members, city staff and the community for their support throughout his role as […]
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Ontario Council $21.3M budget targets water & sewer infrastructure
ONTARIO — Ontario’s permanent appropriations for 2025 include major investments in water and sewer infrastructure. The city is planning a looping and replacement project for waterlines along Lexington-Springmill Road and other areas of the city, for which appropriations passed Wednesday budget $945,000. Mayor Kris Knapp said he expects about $440,000 to come back to the […]
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Raising Cane’s hopes for July 4 opening in Ontario, says zoning inspector
ONTARIO — Representatives from Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers confirmed to city officials they hope to open by the weekend of July 4. Zoning inspector Benji Hall also discussed Starbucks, Avita Hospital and Moment Development.
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Ontario mayoral primary to see 3 Republicans, one Democrat in May
ONTARIO — The Republican primary in Ontario will see Josh Bradley, Kris Knapp and Troy Sapp competing for mayor. The winner will face Democrat Cody Zeigler in the general election.
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Ontario approves $21M budget appropriations for 2025
ONTARIO — Mayor Kris Knapp presented the 2025 temporary budget, reflecting investments in infrastructure projects, equipment and capital improvements.
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Reveille recommends sidewalks, downtown space in Ontario comprehensive plan
ONTARIO — Glenn Grisdale recommended Ontario City Council begin with “small things in a great way” for the city’s 20-year comprehensive plan. Reveille suggested the city focus on zoning code updates, connectivity, economic development and infrastructure.
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Former Warriors’ basketball star becomes Ontario’s zoning inspector
ONTARIO — Benji Hall’s responsibilities as the new zoning inspector include enforcing the city’s zoning codes and reporting to planning commission.
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Ontario Council still weighs cannabis sales moratorium
ONTARIO — Lawmakers will discuss whether to extend the current cannabis sales moratorium indefinitely at upcoming meetings on Oct. 2 and 16.
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Ontario extends cannabis sales moratorium through Oct. 31
Council members decided to pass a moratorium extension through Oct. 31 and plan to discuss the issue at caucus meetings on Sept. 18 and Oct. 2 and 16.
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Ontario students engage in local government at Council meeting
About 90 middle and high school students in Ontario Local Schools got a crash course in local government Wednesday morning.