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City of Burlington Budget 2013: Tax increase proposed for 2.3-6.5%
We must do better than a 6.5% increase, and that will require some tough choices.
My priorities for Ward 2 and Burlington in 2013
There are steps we can take, both large and small, short term and long term, that will preserve what we love about the community, and make changes that will make our city even better
Centre turn lane on Lakeshore Road reduced for on-road bike lanes
Residents concerns were set aside.
Public meeting on Branthaven townhouse project on Ghent
As I have learned more about this project, and the intent of the zoning, I have growing concerns about the scale and density of the project, and its compatibility with the character of the neighbourhood.
Reports commissioned for Beachway Park review
I oppose the Region’s plan of taking the vote there first; it settles the decision and renders a later Burlington council vote irrelevant.
Site Plan filed for Bridgewater project
A general public meeting on the project is scheduled for Oct. 17 at City Hall. A representative of Delta hotels, the building architect, landscape architect, traffic engineer plan to attend to provide information and answer your questions.
Citizens present heritage recommendations
The recommendations will provide a service to heritage property owners, rather than a penalty for being on a municipal registry.
Freeman Station lease signed with Ashland
Congratulations to the Friends for obtaining the land lease and moving ahead with the relocation and restoration plans.
Fairview GO lands slated for redevelopment
The developer plans to submit a site plan to the city that conforms to the OMB decision, and meets the city’s zoning requirements for such items as parking, setbacks, landscaped area and other matters.
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