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The Cannabis Retail Review Task Force is established to review and provide recommendations regarding the experience of the Town since permitting retail cannabis stores within the Town of Aurora.

Duties and Functions
• Identify issues that have arisen related to public safety, land use, business clustering, signage, community perception, and economic development

• Explore best practices from other municipalities regarding cannabis retail management and community engagement

• Provide recommendations on potential actions or advocacy initiatives to address identified challenges and support balanced community outcomes

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Board Information

Ashmeed Khan, Bylaw Enforcement/Licensing Officer

Andrew Poray, Manager, Economic Development

Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Alber, Nikki Citizen Member 02 Feb 2026 20 Aug 2026 Active Council
Bamford, Megan Citizen Member 02 Feb 2026 20 Aug 2026 Active Council
Collins, Judy Citizen Member 02 Feb 2026 20 Aug 2026 Active Council
Gallo, Councillor John Member of Council 02 Feb 2026 20 Aug 2026 Active Council
Lind, Lenard Citizen Member 02 Feb 2026 20 Aug 2026 Active Council
Newton, William Representative Member 02 Feb 2026 20 Aug 2026 Active York Regional Police
Schaffer, Laura Citizen Member 02 Feb 2026 20 Aug 2026 Active Council
Smith, Ian Citizen Member 02 Feb 2026 20 Aug 2026 Active Council
Weese, Councillor Ron Member of Council 02 Feb 2026 20 Aug 2026 Active Council

Meetings