Muskoka Ratepayers' Association (formerly the TMLRA) is an advocacy group whose mandate is that of preservation, fairness and enhancement for and with property owners in the Township of Muskoka Lakes and beyond.

The Goals of the Ratepayers':

• To protect and promote the interests of all property owners within the Township of Muskoka Lakes
• To support orderly development of the Township in such a manner as to preserve and enhance the value of residential, commercial and industrial properties
• To encourage the education of our young people.

The Objectives of the Ratepayers':

• Attend Township and District Council meetings
• Be accessible to the members of the Association through any Director on the Board
• Hold public forums on issues of major concern to the membership
• Support our school students through annual bursaries and awards
• Stay in contact with other associations
• Have our committees review issues affecting all Ratepayers in the Township and bring these issues to the attention of Council, or, where Council has already acted, to meet with members of Council to discuss the issues and work out a compromise that will be acceptable to all.