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Niagara Regional Chair Bob Gale continues to advocate for governance reform, emphasizing the need to streamline services and reduce duplication. During his State of the Region address on February 27, Gale highlighted infrastructure costs and the necessity for efficiency.

Following a regional council vote on February 26 to launch a formal governance review, which prohibits Gale's independent amalgamation efforts, he called for feedback from mayors by March 3. Gale noted that improving regional operations and addressing infrastructure challenges, such as the Niagara South wastewater treatment plant, is crucial before seeking funding from senior governments.