*Please note: FAQs updated on Thursday, April 2, 2020. The following media release has been sent out today by my office: Yesterday I declared a State of Emergency for the City of Burlington. I have received an overwhelmingly positive reaction from our community, along with many valid questions and concerns about what this means for our …
Lowville Park Closure & Burlington State of Emergency FAQs Read More »
These are challenging times. Our physical health is not the only thing we need to focus on – our mental health is just as important. Right now, we must remember to lean into the good. Despite the physical social distancing that is necessary at this time, we can still strengthen our social interactions with art. …
Burlington Rolls Out Stars of Hope Program in Response to COVID-19 Read More »
Earlier this week, I sent the following letter addressed to the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as well as Premier Doug Ford, with copies sent to our local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). Given the advice of healthcare experts to employ strict social distancing, and avoid congregating in large crowds, I …
Burlington Mayor’s Letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Read More »
Earlier this week our city lost the patriarch of one of Burlington’s most treasured family businesses: Joe Pepetone. Many of you know that he and his family ran the Holland Park Garden Gallery on Fairview Street where it stood from 1981 until it closed last year. Joe was still active this year, even in his …
I have heard from numerous citizens recently who live in apartment buildings and condominiums and want to ensure they continue to have access to The Burlington Post print edition. We have spoken with Metroland Media, who owns & distributes this local newspaper, to get clarity on what is happening. Due to the financial pressures of …
Burlington Post Delivery to Condos and Apartments Read More »
This week your city council took two giant steps forward in our goal to control overdevelopment pressures in our downtown and direct growth where it should be. There is much work left to do, and more steps to come, but we are well on our way to regaining some measure of control over development and …
City council recently approved a new concept for the downtown that significantly controls the over-development that was in the adopted official plan from the previous council.
It’s actually better in some cases than our current official plan – with one significant exception. Learn what I’ve asked staff to look into.
Time flies when you’re having fun and a year has never flown by so fast! 365 days ago, on December 3rd, 2018, your new city council was inaugurated and held our first official council meeting along with a sold-out crowd of local citizens at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The energy and optimism in the …
This year, I have attended many events in support of the amazing organizations in Burlington and Halton that are helping the women in our community who are facing challenges in their lives. Their experiences range from homelessness and poverty, to physical and emotional abuse, to finding gainful employment and even just having a hard time …
Last night Burlington City Council unanimously approved a set of 22 recommendations brought forth as a result of the Red Tape Red Carpet Task Force initiative that I announced on January 30th of this year. The input and insights from Burlington’s business community helped shape these recommendations over the past 7 months through a town …
Last week, I was delighted to attend the ground-breaking event for Endress+Hauser’s expanded business site in Burlington along with many of their employees, leadership team, and fellow local dignitaries. Endress+Hauser has been a part of our city for almost three decades, creating 80 jobs in our community as a global leader in measurement instrumentation, services …
New Endress+Hauser Build in Burlington will be Net-Zero Carbon/Energy Read More »
Guest Blogger Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick, our summer intern, reflects on her time in the Mayor’s office: As my time in the Mayor’s office comes to an end, I would like to share some of the opportunities I was given over the course of this internship. I have spent the past 5 weeks learning all about the …
Nelson Quarry in Burlington has announced proposed plans to expand their operations to adjacent properties they own. On a new website, Nelson briefly mentions their plans, and talks about their desire to turn the quarry over to the public once quarrying operations cease. “Over the next 25 years, we intend to expand the quarry operations …
Did you miss the Inauguration ceremony for the new City Council? Catch the whole event here on Facebook Live. Many thanks to all our participants, the staff who organized this event, and you for attending or watching online. It was a truly great night! Watch: Council inauguration Read: Inauguration Speech 2018 Final City Councillors are …
Meet your new council team, read Mayor’s inauguration speech, watch video Read More »
4407 – 4417 Spruce: An application has been received for 5 detached homes. Read notice for more information. 4407 + 4417 Spruce Ave A neighbourhood meeting will be held: Date: Tuesday January 8, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Church Hall, Appleby United Church, 4407 Spruce Avenue 1157-1171 North Shore Blvd. An application has been received for …
Burlington is creating design guidelines for mid-rise buildings. These guidelines will be used by city staff to evaluate development applications where mid-rise buildings between five and 11 storeys are proposed. Feedback from the public is needed to help shape the guidelines which will be presented to Burlington City Council in early 2019. The mid-rise building …
Draft of Mid-Rise Building Guidelines now ready for review; drop in meetings Dec. 13, 18 Read More »
I am pleased to announce the new office staff that will be joining the mayor’s office. Victoria Hughes-Al Samadi is assuming the role of Mayor’s Chief Communications and Strategic Advisor, beginning Jan. 7. A South-East Burlington resident, Victoria brings a wealth of experience in communications and strategy, having worked with senior executives at companies like …
Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward announces her new staff Read More »
The City of Burlington received notice from the Region of Halton on Dec. 4 regarding the city’s Official Plan. The notice advised that the city’s adopted Official Plan does not conform with the Regional Official Plan in a number of respects related to policies and mapping, and among others, in the areas of: proposed employment …
We now have an opportunity to change our Official Plan, before Regional approval Read More »
On Dec. 6, 2018, the Provincial Government tabled legislation referred to as Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act 2018, which, if passed would allow municipalities to, with the Minister’s consent, pass “Open for Business’” zoning by-laws. These bylaws would not be bound by existing legislation, such as the Clean Water Act, 2006 or the Greenbelt Act, …
We stand firm in our commitment to protecting our greenbelt Read More »
The City of Burlington is asking residents to share their thoughts about whether bricks and mortar stores selling cannabis should be allowed to operate in the city. The provincial government has given municipalities in Ontario a one-time offer to opt out of having cannabis stores in their communities. The deadline to make this decision is Jan. …
Town Hall Dec. 12: Have your say about the future of cannabis stores in Burlington Read More »
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