Owen Sound Criticized for Lack of Climate Action at Public Budget Meeting

Residents pressed City Council Monday for meaningful climate action, condemning Owen Sound's leadership for broken promises and ignoring ongoing community concerns.

L-R: Lucas Ostertag and his mother Sonja Ostertag at the Owen Sound Public Budget Meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025.

The City of Owen Sound faced sharp criticism from residents during Monday’s Public Budget Meeting over its decision not to allocate funds for climate action in the 2025 budget.

Speakers expressed frustration over the lack of progress on…