"We have invited the State candidates of the three major parties along to discuss and answer the community's questions on this important issue ahead of the 28 March election," he said.
"For our community groups who use open spaces for sport and other community facilities, come along and find out what a proposed inner west mega council will mean."
Mayor Tsirekas said one of the big issues for our community is rate rises, with an independent report showing Canada Bay residents will pay between 10 to 12 per cent more in rates, while businesses could face an increase of up to 80 per cent.
"There is very little evidence that suggests an amalgamation with Ashfield, Burwood, Leichhardt, Marrickville and Strathfield will benefit the Canada Bay community," he said.
"We worked with five of the other inner west councils to generate an independent report from Morrison and Low, which shows there will be more disadvantages than advantages of an inner west mega council."
The City of Canada Bay is in a financially strong position, and the report shows amalgamation will weaken this status.
The report also shows the start-up costs of a new mega council will be about $60 million, which far exceeds the $10.5 million the State Government is offering to assist with the amalgamation process.
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To view the Morrison Low report and findings, visit our information page.