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Aurora Letters @ Town Square
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,
2024 – 2026 Budget
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
Councillors Approve Immediate $13,000 Salary Increase +++
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
Council $15,000 Salary Increase
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
GC Update – Oct 3, 2023
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
Housing Pledge Approved
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
General Committee Update – Sept 19, 2023
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
2023 Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic
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
Head of Council Commitment Letter
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
Housing Pledge
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
Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic
Upcoming motion to declare gender-based and intimate partner violence an epidemic…. And for the Town of Aurora to join the growing number of municipalities and
As of Right – Pre-Zoning
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
High – Speed Fibre Internet
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
“Fare Capping”
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
Modernized Property Standards By-Law and Vital Services By-Law
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
Community Programming Partnership & Fund
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
New Artificial Turf
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
Housing Target and Pledge
I received a letter from Minister Clark asking the Town of Aurora to show its commitment to increasing housing supply. The Minister wants us to
Great Lakes – St Lawrence Cities Initiative
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,
Eliminating Minimum Parking Requirements
Upcoming motion to eliminate minimum parking requirements, and that any new residential development within the Aurora Promenade and Major Transit Station Area require auto share
Council Update – May 23, 2023
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,
York Region will not take Aurora to the OLT
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
What is the appropriate role of the Federal Government?
Thankfully, the recent WestJet strike action has been resolved – but not before it caused significant disruption in the lives of fellow Canadians. Hundreds of
Indigenous Garden & New Neighbourhood Park
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
Urban Mobility Vehicles (UMVs)
Upcoming motion to create a proposed bylaw that would allow UMVs to be driven on municipal roads in the Town of Aurora as a pilot
GO Level Crossings – Pedestrian Safety
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
Resident Satisfaction Survey
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
Bike Share Program
Upcoming motion to investigate implementing a bike share program in the Town of Aurora that will provide residents and visitors with access to a fleet