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Eric Stern New Posts, Opinions, Traffic

Opinion – Gridlock by Design?

On March 3rd, during a Committee of the Whole meeting, staff and our council had a serious discussion about building a downtown parking garage that could be easily converted to social housing once people no longer need parking downtown. Downtown businesses, struggling to survive because people can’t park to visit their stores, have asked the … Continue reading Opinion – Gridlock by Design?

Eric Stern Meeting Transcripts

Committee of the Whole – March 5, 2026

This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the video of the meeting from the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Committee of the Whole – March 5, 2026

Stephen White New Posts, Opinions

OPINION – TIME TO GET READY

The 2026 municipal election is less than eight months away. In preparation, Focus Burlington recently hosted its second Town Hall event on February 26th titled “Taking the Next Big Step: Practical Tips, Advice and Guidance on How to Run a Successful Municipal Election Campaign.” The panel featured three experienced political veterans—Brad Harness, Liz Galvin, and … Continue reading OPINION – TIME TO GET READY

Focus Burlington Meeting Transcripts

Audit Committee – March 4, 2026

This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can view the agenda and verify the accuracy of any statement using the timestamp information and the city's video on the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Audit Committee – March 4, 2026

Brad Harness New Posts, Opinions

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 interesting, in that not much appears to be getting done. Why is that? Perhaps because it is an election year. … Continue reading Opinion: Is Council dysfunction evident?

Focus Burlington Meeting Transcripts

Committee of the Whole – March 3, 2026

This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the video of the meeting from the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Committee of the Whole – March 3, 2026

Eric Stern New Posts, 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 councillors voted to pass the 2026 budget (amendments) with a 5.8% increase in spending. We’ll see the Burlington line on … Continue reading OPINION – What’s in Burlington’s 2026 Budget for Traffic?

Focus Burlington Meeting Transcripts

Special Meeting of Council – March 2, 2026

This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the video of the meeting from the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Special Meeting of Council – March 2, 2026

Focus Burlington Meeting Transcripts

Halton Regular Meeting of Regional Council – February 18, 2026

This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the meeting video on the Region's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting in real … Continue reading Halton Regular Meeting of Regional Council – February 18, 2026