Riley Brockington aims to drive progress on city-level matters with the leadership of two Ottawa city councillors at the helm of major municipal advocacy groups. Recently acclaimed as the president of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) during the organization’s Ottawa conference, Brockington takes over from Westport Mayor Robin Jones.
AMO, representing over 400 Ontario municipalities, appointed Brockington for a two-year term following his eight-year tenure on the board of directors. Concurrently, his council counterpart Tim Tierney leads the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, a group encompassing nearly 2,000 municipalities nationwide.
Brockington emphasizes the collaborative synergy between himself and Tierney, aiming for mutual support between the two advocacy groups. Their overarching objective is to enhance the local municipal landscape in Ontario and across Canada.
Acknowledging the myriad challenges faced by municipal colleagues, Brockington stresses the importance of leveraging the resources and networks of provincial and federal associations to address these issues effectively. In preparation for the AMO conference, Brockington engaged in a nine-month campaign, consulting with mayors, reeves, wardens, and councillors province-wide.
Brockington underscores the critical role of AMO in advocating for municipalities, emphasizing the necessity of a strong collective voice to engage with provincial and federal representatives and other stakeholders in advancing municipal concerns.
