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The Long Point Ratepayers' Association was established in 1961 for the purpose of promoting the general interest and welfare of the Long Point community. The members of the Association are Long Point property owners. All property owners are invited to become members.
Over the past forty-nine years the Association has served property owners well. The Association is recognized by the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government as the official voice of Long Point property owners serving as the first contact in cases of emergency, e.g. severe storm events.
Following the historic December 2, 1985 storm event, the Long Point Ratepayers' Association played a lead role in establishing the International Great Lakes Coalition. The Coalition was recognized by the International Joint Commission (governing body of the Great Lakes established by the International Boundary Waters Treaty in 1909) as well as the federal governments of Canada and the United States as the official voice of shoreline property owners.
The executive of the Association monitors municipal, provincial and federal government activities that may impact Long Point property owners on an ongoing basis. Any matters of concern are discussed at the annual general meeting or special meetings if required.
The numerous membership benefits include our Cottage Watch Program which provides members with a priority call in the event of a break-in or serious damage to their property. This program operates in close conjunction with the OPP and involves many volunteers who regularly patrol the residential area and are clearly identified with highly visible Cottage Watch clothing. Our membership secretary maintains an up-to-date database of members and their contact information to facilitate the program.
The Association is financially sound and readily able to engage professional services when necessary. As with any organization our Association can only be as strong as our membership. We invite every Long Point property owner to be a member to ensure that our Association continues to be strong and respected.
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Norfolk Official Plan - Lakeshore
Norfolk Official Plan - Special Policy Area issued for Council adoption Sept 28, 2009
Long Point Causeway Improvement Project (LPCIP)
Friends Of Causeway Association (FOCAS)
CALP Re: Condo Development (Please Note: This website is NOT put up by the LPRA but by another group of interested Long Pointers and added to the links list FYI)