
Official Plan Final
At this week’s General Committee meeting, the Council had the Town of Aurora’s Official Plan review on the agenda, featuring the presentation of the final
At this week’s General Committee meeting, the Council had the Town of Aurora’s Official Plan review on the agenda, featuring the presentation of the final
Last night at a Special Budget meeting, Council dealt with proposed amendments to this year’s budget put forth by Councillors. As has always been the
I am thrilled to share some news that is set to make our Town Square project even more spectacular! After careful consideration and strategic planning,
It is my distinct pleasure to present the Town of Aurora’s 2024 to 2026 Operating Budget and 10-Year Capital Plan. This Budget prioritizes maintaining current
I know residents have come to expect me to keep them informed by providing an update after every meeting of Council, so that they are
This week at GC, Council deliberated a report concerning Council Compensation. The report made a series of recommendations, many of which I wasn’t entirely supportive
At this week’s General Committee meeting, Council discussed the financials of The Lind Realty Team Sports Dome; It is truly great news to see how
I have officially shared Aurora’s housing pledge with the Province, as per their request, by submitting it to Minister Paul Calandra and the Ontario government
During this weeks GC meeting, the topic of introducing a new service, specifically a pilot program for windrow snow removal tailored to seniors and residents
The 2023 Annual Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic took place yesterday, and was a fantastic fall day of golf and more importantly a day of
As Head of Council, I have signed the letter of commitment for Aurora’s provincial housing target and forwarded it to the Honorable Paul Calandra, Minister
Last night at GC, Council discussed the Housing target the Province has set for Aurora and our pledge to meet that target and commit to
Upcoming motion to implement “As of Right” pre zoning along key thoroughfares including Leslie and Bayview, as well as both Yonge and Wellington streamlining the
I am excited to announce that the Town of Aurora has signed an agreement with Fibre internet provider telMAX to bring high speed fibre internet
Beginning 2024, Instead of using monthly passes, York Regional Council has approved “fare capping.” This new system aims to make things fairer for everyone and
The Aurora Town Council has approved updates to two important by laws: the Property Standards By-Law and the Vital Services By-Law. These changes will be
I am thrilled to announce that Aurora is teaming up with Magna for a new community programming partnership. This partnership will last for four years
At this week’s General Committee meeting, Council discussed a report about the potential of a new turf field and clubhouse at Sheppard’s Bush. The recommendation
Given the significant importance of the Great Lakes water basin to the economic vitality and environmental health of York Region, as the Mayor of Aurora,
This week at Council, I presented a motion for Council’s consideration to create a proposed bylaw for piloting urban mobility vehicles on our Town roads,
This past week, Regional Council established an important precedent in the ongoing discussion regarding the development of a men’s transitional housing shelter in the Town
Thankfully, the recent WestJet strike action has been resolved – but not before it caused significant disruption in the lives of fellow Canadians. Hundreds of
During this week’s General Committee meeting, Council discussed the development plans and budget for the new park on Hartwell Way. Following extensive work by staff
I wanted to update residents with respect to the issue of our level crossings in Town. I have been working with Regional staff and Metrolinx
At this week’s General Committee Meeting, Council discussed the recent resident satisfaction survey conducted by the Town of Aurora. This survey was the first in
I believe it is incumbent on Council to seek facts before arriving at any decision. At our last council meeting two motions were proposed. Both seeking
Last night at GC, Council discussed the Town of Aurora’s draft Parks and Recreation master plan. This plan outlines our vision for the town’s parks
Last night we had a full house in the Council chambers as Council – once again – debated the matter of the rebuild of the
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 York Regional Council – Thursday, March 23, 2023 Live streaming of the public session of Council and Committee of the Whole
I am so encouraged by seeing the numbers from York Region’s (Aurora’s) 2022 Employment Survey Results. Our Town’s economy continues to show strong signs of
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