Hugo Rodrigues: A nine-member Cornwall city council? That's disappointing

Disappointment Over Cornwall City Council Decision

Hugo Rodrigues expressed disappointment over the decision to have a nine-member Cornwall city council.

The council voted to implement a nine-person council starting in 2026, consisting of a directly elected mayor and eight city councillors.

The option to elect a deputy mayor, also known as an acting mayor, was not included in the decision.

The decision to go to a nine-member council without a directly elected deputy mayor is disappointing, and may provide fodder to skeptics.

The current practice of rotating the acting mayor or having an 'acting mayor of the month' will likely continue.

Author's summary: Cornwall city council's decision is disappointing.

Cornwall Standard-Freeholder — 2025-10-28