Economic development chair Josh Bradley listed four individuals who expressed interest in leading a CIC board. Councilman Dave Rehfeldt suggested creating a list of seven individuals and having council members vote on the top four to join the board.
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Ontario police receive green light for city-owned shooting range
ONTARIO — Hill said the Ontario Police Department currently leases a private property on Snodgrass Road for shooting practice. City Council authorized the department to build a practice facility on municipal grounds.
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Ontario, Pioneer senior proposes ‘affordable housing act’ to Ontario Council
ONTARIO — Nicholas Wray, age 18, attended the March 5 Ontario council meeting to propose a “community revitalization and affordable housing act.”
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Ontario Police Dept. restructures: Council agrees to 4 sergeants, 14 officers
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday that confirms some changes are in store for the Ontario Police Department.
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Ontario establishes CIC, council to organize executive board
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council voted unanimously to establish a CIC, opening the door for the quasi-governmental non-profit to handle certain community and economic development activities.
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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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Ontario Council votes unanimously to prohibit cannabis dispensaries
Ontario City Council members voted 6-0 to prohibit commercial cannabis sales and cultivation within city limits.
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Ontario City Council invites residents to comment on marijuana moratorium
ONTARIO — Parents, business owners and members of the church community all expressed their wishes for a permanent moratorium prohibiting the commercial sale of cannabis.