Municipalities in Ontario spend 155 Million dollars to insure their communities.

Liability costs to Municipalities are unsustainable the Province needs to set legislation and policy that is fair .

Municipalities have to manage the risk of getting sued – these days they get sued a lot & taxpayers must foot the bill @TheAgenda

That risk translates into rising insurance costs. Between ’06 and ’11, municipal insurance premiums grew more than 22% @TheAgenda

ON munis insurance costs are more than they spend on bridge maintenance, or social assistance or conservation authorities #liability

Munis will pay their fair share but it should be proportional to their #liability

Munis are targets of convenience due to their “deep pockets.” That might mean an insurance bill that is higher than the library’s budget.

Litigation has changed. If someone is driving drunk, trial lawyers come after the city @TheAgenda #liability

When did we ever have a real discussion about who should pay for what and when when someone gets hurt? #liability

Getting ready to hear AMO Pres. Gary McNamara speak at a rural Ontario municipal conference. I expect a barn-burner. #OGRAROMA

If you are interested in municipal affairs, I recommend AMO and two new arrivals to Twitter: ROMA and Gary McNamara #OGRAROMA

@Wildturkey63, 2/2 I tweeted a quote from AMO president Gary's speech at #OGRAROMA, & you RT'd it. Gary McNamara. Have a great day.

Delivered keynote speech to EDA annual meeting this morning!

"Gary McNamara: Delivered keynote speech to EDA annual meeting this morning!". Read it at amo.on.ca

#EDA meeting keynote speaker Minister Of Energy delivering his speech on the future LDC's

Essex Power would like to Congratulate our President & CEO on his Appointment as the EDA Board Chair!

Warden Bain delivers State of the County address. # We need to be Bold and innovative.

"No question as to the Value [Sandra Sandra Pupatello ] brings to the table" - Gary McNamara

#Windsor Mayor Mayor Drew Dilkens says Gary McNamara and Joanne Gignac will head committee to fight childhood obesity.

Great to have AMO President Gary McNamara & Exec Director Pat Vanini here at Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) in Kingston today! x.com/amopolicy/stat…