Focus Burlington, a group of volunteers, we took a look at the 2026 Budget Blueprint and here’s what we found. From 2022 to 2026, the Burlington line on our tax bill will increase by 45%. Here’s the explanation. Our tax bill has three lines on it: one for the city, one for the region, and … Continue reading Opinion – Burlington’s 2026 Budget Blueprint
Alton West and $3.8 Million dollars
Why are Burlington Taxpayers being hit with a $3.8 million tax increase for Alton West? During the September 18th, 2025, Ward 6 budget town hall, the mayor stated that one of the pressures on this year's budget is “maintenance services for the Alton West neighbourhood, which is being built as we speak." This map shows … Continue reading Alton West and $3.8 Million dollars
2026 Budget Survey
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Road Capacity – “Let’s get people onto transit and into cycle lanes”
Here is a quote from the Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, council meeting during a discussion on a high-rise development proposal on Plains Road. A city hall employee stated to our council: “There is a point where a road becomes overcapacity, like the IMP (Integrated Mobility Plan) suggests, let's get people onto transit and into cycle … Continue reading Road Capacity – “Let’s get people onto transit and into cycle lanes”
Opinion – Food For Feedback
Please complete the Focus Burlington Budget survey linked at the bottom of this post. The annual, City of Burlington, Food for Feedback event is back. Visit Central Park on September 13th, 2025 from 12 – 4 p.m. to participate. Through a Freedom of Information request, we learned that the city paid $47,657.37 for food at … Continue reading Opinion – Food For Feedback
Opinion – Is respect a two-way street?
Every year in August, the City of Burlington mails us a copy of the “City Talk” magazine. The magazine contains sixteen pages of “News from your municipal government”. Page 14 shows us the “Budget Projections as of July 15, 2025”. This paragraph accompanies the chart. When I read this statement, I walk away thinking that … Continue reading Opinion – Is respect a two-way street?
Community Gardens in Burlington
Gardening has been shown to improve the mental health and wellness of gardeners. Many Burlington residents, especially those in high-rise buildings, don't have access to a garden. The City of Burlington manages 231 community garden plots. Eight plots are assigned to food security organizations, leaving 223 for residents. Each plot rents for $65 (plus tax) … Continue reading Community Gardens in Burlington
2026 Budget Survey
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One Community, One Voice For Smart Growth and A Green Future
Read Doreen Sebben's LinkedIn post on development in Millcroft. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/one-community-voice-smart-growth-green-future-doreen-sebben-mwqlc
Please don’t turn our neighborhood streets into parking for congested and poorly planned developments.
Submission by Residents of Havendale Blvd., Belgrave Crt., and Winchester Blvd.toThe Committee of the WholeRegarding PWS-10-25 Citywide On-Street Residential Parking PermitsCity of BurlingtonDated February 28, 2025 Respectfully submitted to the Members of the Committee of the Whole. Thank you for this opportunity to provide input on such short notice on an issue of vital concern … Continue reading Please don’t turn our neighborhood streets into parking for congested and poorly planned developments.