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Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: May 29-June 4, 2023

Good morning, Burlington! Our June 2023 Standing Committee Week starts tomorrow (Tuesday, May 30) with our Community Planning, Regulation & Mobility (CPRM) Committee, followed by Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk & Accountability (CSSRA) Committee and Environment, Infrastructure & Community Services (EICS) Committee meeting Wednesday (May 30) and Thursday (June 1), respectively.

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Community News

National AccessABILITY Week is May 28 to June 3

*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — May 25, 2023 — The City of Burlington and the Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee are marking National AccessABILITY Week (NAAW) which runs May 28 to June 3. During the week, there will be events and

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Veterans

Burlington-based Juno Beach Centre Association Announces Major Exhibit Renewal in Normandy, France for D-Day 80th Anniversary in 2024

*Please see below a news release issued by the Juno Beach Centre Association based in Burlington, Ont. Faces of Canada Today Exhibition explores the resilience, transformation, and diversity of the country our Veterans helped build BURLINGTON, ONTARIO – MAY 8TH, 2023 – The Juno Beach Centre (JBC), Canada’s Second World War

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Mayor Marianne Meed Ward Mailbag
Mayor's Mailbag

Mayor’s Mailbag – May 2023 Roundup – Beachway Free Parking Pass; Twin-City Agreements; & ‘TellCityHall’ Automated Calls

Welcome to the Mayor’s Mailbag – May 2023 roundup. The Mayor’s Monday Mailbag is a weekly initiative Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and the Mayor’s Office has launched to share answers to questions from the public we’ve received through our main email inbox at mayor@burlington.ca or the Mayor’s social media platforms.

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Committee & Council meetings

Council Receives Update on Burlington’s Loose-Leaf Collection Program

Burlington City Council recently received an update report from staff reviewing the 2022 Loose-Leaf Collection Program and providing guidance for the 2023 program. Based on the success of this program, staff are recommending that the City of Burlington continues with the single pickup, three-week program with no significant changes to

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Recreation

Burlington’s Splash Pads & Outdoor Pools Opening Soon

*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — May 18, 2023 — In time for the Victoria Day long weekend, the City’s nine splashpads opened last Saturday (May 20). The splash pads will stay open until the fall. Splash pads are located throughout

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Weekly Update

Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: May 22-28, 2023

Good morning Burlington, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference & Trade Show is taking place in Toronto this week, from May 25-28. It is the largest gathering of municipal elected officials in Canada. The annual conference is an excellent opportunity for elected officials to gain valuable insights, build relationships, and

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Committee & Council meetings

Burlington Council Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling on Province to Introduce Legislation that Holds All Elected Officials to Same HR Standards as in Other Workplaces

At our May 16 Burlington City Council meeting, we unanimously approved a resolution calling on the Province to introduce legislation that hold elected officials to the same human resources (HR) standards that exist in every other working environment. Click/tap here for the resolution or see further down this post: ADM-06-23

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Committee & Council meetings

Burlington City Council Unanimously Approves Resolution with Expectations for Provincial Review of Regional Governments

At our May 16 Burlington City Council meeting, we unanimously approved a resolution laying out our city’s expectations for the upcoming Provincial review of regional governments. Click/tap here for the resolution or see further down this post: CSSRA-02-23 Motion Memo COB Expectations Re Provincial Review of Regional Govts A digital

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Burlington Library

Burlington Public Library Recognized as Outstanding Non-Profit

*Please see below a news release issued by the Burlington Public Library. May 16, 2023 • Library News Burlington Public Library has been recognized as an outstanding non-profit with two recent accolades. First, the Library was named as a finalist for the Burlington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in

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Proclamation

Proclamations at May 2023 Burlington City Council Meeting

Proclamations are read at the beginning of every regularly-scheduled Burlington City Council meeting. A proclamation is an official announcement issued by the Mayor to recognize exceptional events, groups, people, or achievements in the City of Burlington. The goal of a proclamation is to recognize and celebrate achievements, and to raise

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