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 We focus on four major issues that impact life in Burlington: Budgets, Development, Safety and Traffic. If you’d like something posted on the site, click “Contact Us” above.

Budgets: Taxpayers deserve a transparent budget process.

Development: Housing is essential, but so is holistic planning that considers roads, transit, hospitals and other services for Burlington residents.

Safety: Crime and policing costs are both skyrocketing.

Traffic: How long before the city is completely gridlocked?

We also have an Opinions area for other interesting topics.

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Also visit the City of Burlington’s Election News and Updates website:

https://myvote.burlington.ca

Candidates who have announced their intention to run are listed below.

Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026

Internet Voting: October 14th to 23rd, 2026

In-person advanced voting: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 and Tuesday, October 20th, 2026.

Ward boundaries are changing – for the election check your ward here:

https://www.burlington.ca/en/council-and-city-administration/resources/Council/Find-Your-Councillor-Ward/MainMap_Election2026_Disclaimer_24032026.pdf

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Latest Posts
Opinion: Is Council dysfunction evident?

Opinion: Is Council dysfunction evident?

This article was originally published in the Burlington Independent, Burlington's only print newspaper. The AI-generated picture accompanying this article was added by Focus Burlington. The latest city council meetings have been odd, unusual, and even

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OPINION – What’s in Burlington’s 2026 Budget for Traffic?

OPINION – What’s in Burlington’s 2026 Budget for Traffic?

Please take a minute to complete the short survey at the end of this post, asking what you think about road widening, transit, and bike lanes. On December 2, 2025, six of the seven city

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Councillor Kearns holding a Resident Information Session on Development Charges

Councillor Kearns holding a Resident Information Session on Development Charges

Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns will be holding a Resident Information Session in City Hall on Saturday, the 28th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm More information here: https://burlingtongazette.ca/councillor-kearns-holding-a-resident-information-session-on-development-charges/
Opinion: Attend the March 2nd Council Meeting

Opinion: Attend the March 2nd Council Meeting

Elimination Of Development Charges To Be Voted On At The March 2nd Council Meeting PLEASE BE THERE ! There has been much publicity and comment about the ongoing debate at City Hall as to whether or

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Opinion – Do They Deserve Another Term?

Opinion – Do They Deserve Another Term?

2026 will usher in another municipal election. It has been eight years since the mayor and councillors were first elected. https://www.focusburlington.ca/ready-set-run/ If their first term was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and measures to

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Opinion – What on Earth Is Going On With Burlington’s Housing Strategy?

Opinion – What on Earth Is Going On With Burlington’s Housing Strategy?

In January 2024, Burlington's council stood shoulder to shoulder with federal ministers to announce a “huge investment” in our city’s housing future: $21 million from Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Fund. The message was clear. Burlington was

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Opinion-David Barker’s Delegation to Council February 17th, 2026

Opinion-David Barker’s Delegation to Council February 17th, 2026

David Barker spoke to council on February 17th, 2026, regarding the mayor's proposal to eliminate development charges in Burlington. There is a short survey gathering public input on this issue at the bottom of this

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Opinion – Eliminate Development Charges – Yes or No?

Opinion – Eliminate Development Charges – Yes or No?

Mike Collins-Williams, the CEO of the West End Home Builders, recently delegated to the Burlington city council. Collins-Williams asked council to remove development charges completely for the next two years. What are Development Charges? Development

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Opinion – SORRY, NOT SORRY

Opinion – SORRY, NOT SORRY

On Monday, February 9, I live-streamed Burlington’s Committee of the Whole meeting. At least four delegations urged the City Council to reduce or defer development charges for new housing. Council was eventually persuaded to move

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