Upcoming Ward 6 Meetings

Join me for my Ward 6 Drop-In Session on Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Williams Coffee Pub, 2050 Appleby Line

List of Halton Region and City of Burlington Meetings

Please visit my website for regular updates for Ward 6 meetings and information.  When reports go to Region and City Council, I will ensure you are updated and should you have any questions with any reports please don't hesitate to contact my office......READ MORE

Reports of Interest to Council

Report PB-4-15 Recommending Assumption of
Subdivision, Registered Plan 20M-1066

Report PR-1-15 2015 Festivals and Events Update

Financial Reports

Report TS-2-15 Annual Road Safety Assessment

Report TS-10-15 Revised Traffic Calming and Speed Policies

Report PB-31-15 Recommending amendments to the Heritage Designation By-law regarding 3215 Settlement Court

Interests and important information for Ward 6

Power Outage - Emergency 101

The recent power outage on March 14^th threw everyone for a loop. In Headon Forest, the outage started at about 4pm and ended around 11pm. The cause of the outage was a result of salt and water affecting a transformer which resulted in a hydro pole bursting into flames and falling over and knocking another hydro pole.

Ward 6 Car Free Street Festival

Planning is well underway for our annual Ward 6 Car Free Street Festival being held on Saturday, May 30th from 1pm to 4pm on Palladium Way (rain or shine).  We are looking for vendors, volunteers and sponsors to help make this a great community festival.  Let's help to keep this a free community event.  If you are interested please email: julie.kirkelos@burlington.ca.  You can visit the Ward 6 Facebook, Twitter or Webpage for more information.
 

Update on Norton Mural Project

Recently reported by Burlington Lifestyle, James Gike posted an article called Injecting Art Into Burlington.  This positive article helps to shine a light on our community and the city as a whole.  I'm thrilled that Norton Park Mural is the first project and I hope that it inspires for years to come as the community grows.   The City of Burlington had selected artist collective, PA System (Patrick Thompson and Alexa Hatanaka), to install the mural in Norton Community Park.  The work will begin in May 2015.....READ MORE

For more information about the city public art program, call 905-335-7600, ext. 7352, or visit www.burlington.ca/culture.

TRAFFIC SAFETY & Operation RISC in Burlington - End Distracted Driving

As a Councillor in Ward 6, I can tell you that the number one concern voiced by residents is traffic safety and this concern is shared by residents all over the City of Burlington and the Region.

There are no magic solutions to fixing these concerns but there are opportunities for all of us to do better and to make improvements to our personal driving habits.

While our traffic folks continue to look at origin and destination traffic issues, speed controls like speed bumps, road narrowing and speed limits, our Police have announced that they are implementing a new community program called Operation RISC: Reducing Intersection Safety Concerns. This program will include education and communication about road safety as well as enforcement......READ MORE

Report Potholes in Burlington

Now that Spring officially arrives on Friday, March 20th and the ground thaws, you will notice many more potholes on the road.  Our city roads can be damaged from the weather conditions.

Potholes occur when snow and ice melt as part of seasonal freeze-thaw cycles.  The resulting water then seeps beneath the pavement through cracks which are caused by the wear and tear of traffic......READ MORE

Parking 101 and Drink Responsibly Flyers

As many of you know flyers were mass mailed to homes in the Orchard, Alton and Uptown communities informing residents that a temporary change to the city's parking and idling by-law was approved by City Council.  Temporary changes are in effect until September 2015 (including during snow clearing operations). 

Because we were receiving a significant response to this, I posted a further explanation on my website.  Staff are holding a public information session to discuss paid on-street parking permits in Burlington on May 6 at Tansley Woods Community Centre from 7pm to 9pm.......READ MORE

 

Giggles and Grub - Rotary Club of Burlington

On March 28, the event will feature Mike Bullard and Mario Commisso.  If you don't have your tickets yet, call 905-521-5171 or visit online for more information.  www.gigglesandgrub.ca

Community Events

For a complete list of drop-in recreation activities, festival and events and other city meetings please visit our community calendar.........READ MORE

If you have an event you would like to advertise please provide information to our CIty website and let us know so we can help promote your event through social media........READ MORE

Ward 6 Questions

Q: How do I know when my lot has been assumed by the City?

Q: Recently a builder commenced their construction with the remaining vacant lots. Given the recent and well welcomed warmer weather, the street is filled with mud and particularly towards the end.  Can you please advise if the city or the builder is responsible for cleaning the street on a regular basis.

Q: The past 2 years I had an increased presence of rabbits.  They have destroyed 2 of my trees so far.  Please help me get this problem taking care of.