This is the text from a delegation I made to our city council. Good morning and thank you for your time today. The “Stop the 7.5% Burlington Property Tax Increase” petition has been presented to council. Twelve hundred and forty-seven people signed the petition asking for a zero percent tax increase. The multi-year forecast called … Continue reading Tax Petition is presented to council “oh well”
The Bay Observer questions how council handled the Bateman community centre.
Here's a quick history of this project. 2017 - the Board of Education considers closing two high schools in Burlington. 2020 - June 30 - Bateman High School closes. 2021 - June - The school board declared Bateman as surplus. 2021 - June 23 - Burlington issues a press release: City of Burlington to submit … Continue reading The Bay Observer questions how council handled the Bateman community centre.
“Don’t run between parked cars”
On-street parking Remember the visits from the safety officer in grade school? Lesson one: Don’t run between parked cars. Burlington’s five-hour on-street parking limit has kept our streets largely clear of parked cars for a long time. Residents can request an exemption for up to 15 days a year quickly and easily at this city … Continue reading “Don’t run between parked cars”
2025 Budget Process: Burlington vs Oakville
Here are some of the key dates from the Burlington GetInvolved website (https://www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/2025budget) Mid-September - Draft budget summary will be presented by Sept 13. This document is now expected on September 16th or 17th. November 4, 2024 - Mayor's release of proposed Budget to Burlington City Council THREE DAYS LATER! November 7, 2024 - Telephone Budget … Continue reading 2025 Budget Process: Burlington vs Oakville