ONTARIO — The desire for backyard chickens has crossed the street into Ontario. A city resident voiced her support for the issue Wednesday night during the public participation portion of the City Council meeting. Sue Swank, an Olive Drive resident, pointed out Mansfield lawmakers approved backyard chickens by a 4-3 vote Dec. 2. “I know […]
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‘The best city around’: Knapp, Sapp & Rehfeldt reflect on years of service in Ontario
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 City Council At-large brings three candidates to the ballot
ONTARIO — Three candidates are vying for votes to be the next at-large council person in Ontario. The at-large city council seat carries a four-year term and salary of $8,962.92. Find information for each candidate below, organized alphabetically by last name. Brennen Matthew Finfgeld Brennen Finfgeld, 25, is a lifelong Ontario resident and 2019 graduate […]
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Kyle Webb resigns from Ontario City Council, citing plans to relocate
ONTARIO — Kyle Webb said he believes Ontario is headed in the right direction and he finds it difficult to step away before he can see the results of future projects. “I wish I could see all the growth that is planned and everything that is in store for the future of Ontario,” said Webb, […]
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Ontario City Council votes to uphold current storage unit zoning laws
ONTARIO — A handful of residents cheered and applauded Wednesday night after Ontario City Council voted down a proposed change to the city’s zoning code. Two ordinances up for consideration would have updated the city code to allow mini warehouses, also known as storage units, to be permitted use on conditional use in Ontario’s business […]
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Storage wars: Residents, property owner debate mini warehouses in Ontario
ONTARIO — Mini warehouses were a major topic of discussion during a public hearing Wednesday at Ontario City Council. Lawmakers are set to vote in July on a proposed amendment to the city’s zoning code that would allow mini warehouses, or storage units, as a conditionally permitted use in the city’s business districts. Landowner Troy Nash […]
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Ontario taps citizen members of Community Improvement Corp.
ONTARIO — The development of Ontario’s Community Improvement Corporation advanced Wednesday night as City Council members voted to appoint four citizens to the CIC’s executive board. Members of council’s economic development committee tapped Beth DeLaney, Brett Baxter, Amy Hiner and Joel Fox to serve on the CIC’s executive committee. Ontario officials are in the midst […]
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Ontario Council considering re-do of tax abatement with Charter Next Generation
Editor’s Note This story was updated at 11:05 a.m. April 17 clarifying the Charter Next Generation tax credit amendment does not create additional tax incentives for CNG. The amendment clarifies that the tax credit agreement and Community Reinvestment Area agreement have the same numbers. ONTARIO — Charter Next Generation seeks to amend its tax abatement […]
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Ontario, Mansfield agree to Public Health district updates
The main change to the Richland Public Health agreement is decreasing the number of people on the public health board from 12 to five, effective May 1.
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Ontario CIC to organize executive board
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.