We recognize that the incredible city we live in is the result of many generations of leaders and residents who came before us. As part of our Burlington 150+ Canada Day celebrations yesterday I had the honour to be joined on stage by two of our former mayors, to thank them for their service to our city and the legacy they left for us. They had an opportunity to share what they are proudest of: Mayor Rob MacIsaac (1998-2006) told those gathered he is most proud of the redevelopment of Burlington’s downtown and waterfront, including the vision for Spencers rink and pool, and the pier. Mayor Rick Goldring (2010 to 2018) said he is proud to have led the completion of the Burlington Performing Arts Centre and the Brant Street Pier as both projects have become very meaningful to not only downtown but the whole city. We have two additional mayors who still live in Burlington but were not able to join us in person. We did have an opportunity to thank them and share their thoughts with you on their proudest achievements. Mayor Mary Munro (1977-78) was instrumental with the Save the Lakeshore movement, that prevented a highway being built through our Lakeshore Road, preserving the trees and unique residential character of this area. She was also Burlington’s first female mayor of Burlington Mayor Cam Jackson (2006-2010) shared with us he is most proud of the Joseph Brant Hospital expansion (which the city contributed $60 million to make happen), the McMaster Degroote School of Business – Burlington campus, and the joint McMaster-Brant Family Medicine Teaching Program. I also want to thank my current city council colleagues for all of your dedicated service to our residents: Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns, Ward 3 Councillor Rory Nisan Ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman, (who were all able to join me for the festivities), Ward 1 Councillor Kelvin Galbraith, Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte and Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna. We have a great team of council members who are dedicated and passionate about building on the legacy of those who came before us to ensure a continued great city for the next seven generations.
@MariannMeedWard @RickGoldring @RobMacIsaac @KelvinGalbraith @Ward2Lisa @rorynisan @PaulSharman1 @MariannMeedWard @RickGoldring Thank you for sharing the history of other Mayors' contributions to our amazing #BurlON! A Romanian proverb says: "The man blesses the place." Good Teachers plant good seeds. #CanadaDay2023 & #GuruPurnima shared the weekend! We offer #100seedsofjoy