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Although 2022 has not started how we hoped, there is reason for optimism as we chart the course for the year ahead. I see restrictions

Successive provincial governments of all political stripes have failed to have due regard for municipal authority in local land use planning decisions. As a result,

It is disappointing and frustrating when planning Applicants immediately appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the latest iteration of the OMB) without even taking the

At GC this week we discussed the Policy Directions Report and Aurora Promenade/MTSA Discussion Papers… These reports are part of our Town’s OP review and

I am pleased that we have approved a budget that maintains the services that residents have come to rely on every day, while keeping in

Last night Council dealt with yet another iteration of a heritage permit application at 74 Centre Street. Once again, the application was before council for

Last night at Public Planning, I listened carefully to the comments made by all sides. Our residents, the applicant, and my council colleagues around the

This week at General Committee, we had a few important reports before Council; however, for this week’s update I will focus on one in particular

This week at Council, we approved the addition of an “All-way” stop at the intersection of Machell Ave and Irwin Ave. This intersection, for anyone

This week at Regional Council we discussed intensification targets and engaged in a long debate about appropriate intensification. The staff recommendation was to start with

Last night at General Committee, Council had its first look at the proposed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategic plan. This DEI Strategic Action Plan

October is here and that means it’s yearly budget planning time. Work to determine the Town’s 2022 budget is well underway. This year’s budget represents

Last week, the 2021 Annual Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic took place. And what a fantastic fall day it was!! This years event raised over

I know that Asset Management is not the most exciting topic to talk about, but it is an important one when comes to ensuring effective

Let me start by saying, I share the sentiments of many residents – Public Planning meetings can be a frustrating exercise at the best of

This area has been problematic for more than a decade. The high groundwater table consistently damages the road pavement structure and has led to the

We are upgrading and expanding current green infrastructure as the Town installs 18, level 2 Ivy Charging Park and Charge stations at six Town-owned facilities

Since first being elected, almost 7 years ago, I have spent the weekends in the spring and summer months visiting residents door to door, so

The entire Province has well surpassed the targets and indicators to move to step 3, yet there continues to be hesitation. I recognize the need

This week at General Committee, Council discussed a heritage permit for 74 Centre St. The permit was to allow for a double duplex (fourplex). This

Last night at Council a discussion took place that finalized the renaming of the most exciting project this Town has ever had….. Effective immediately, the

This week at GC, Council received the annual reports to the community for 2019 and 2020. These reports are developed to provide an overview of

Hi everyone, I have received many emails about the construction around the town from single infill projects to bigger subdivision developments such as the Highland

This week at General Committee, Council discussed the renaming of Library Sq. This has been a long discussion dating back to 2018 where the Town

Moving forward with the Yonge North Subway Extension On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, York Regional Council celebrated the Government of Canada’s historic investment in Ontario rapid transit

This week at Council we had a few motions for approval, including investigating town-wide WiFi  and reviewing the proclamation policy, which all passed unanimously. I

At General Committee this week, Council had before it a presentation from the Region regarding the Growth Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR). These growth