At our April 16 meeting, #BurlON Council approved by a majority to endorse the Mayor’s new speaker series “A Better Burlington: Innovation to Action” being officially launched next month. The Mayor’s Speaker Series, first announced at my State of the City address in January, will bring community and speakers together to inspire ideas and practical solutions and actions to make our city better. Held twice per year, spring and fall, the series will focus on the key issues facing our city, as outlined in our strategic plan and other documents. So, it is fitting to kick off the series discussing our housing crisis, what the city is doing on affordable and attainable housing, and hear ideas for innovative actions and solutions. Deputy Mayors will be welcomed to participate where the topic aligns with their Deputy Mayor with Portfolio, and I’m pleased that Councillor Kelvin Galbraith, Deputy Mayor of Business and Red Tape Reduction, and a member of our Pipeline to Permit Standing Committee, will be joining me for the housing event, to address how we are speeding our process to enable shovels in the ground. The series represents a significant opportunity for us to engage with our community on the key issues we face, and hear your ideas firsthand. Learn more here: mariannemeedward.ca/burlington-cou…
@MariannMeedWard As a Burlingtonian, I say bravo to @stolte4ward4 @Ward2Lisa also voted "No" BTW, Marianne, how much is this going to cost taxpayers & City staff?! From what I heard at Council, City Staff have yet to receive your Speaker Series Plan #Burlon