London COVID-19 Update April 4th
Dear Londoners,
We are in a critical period in the London region. The next 10 days or so are going to be very important in determining whether we are going to be able to start returning to a more normal situation for everyone sooner, or whether it is going to be a lot longer.
I want to recognize the efforts of a large number of Ward 2 constituents, and those across the London who have already rallied to the call. Many of you have been stalwarts in doing your part to adhere to the changes required to flatten the curve. I know this is not being done without sacrifices on your part and on behalf of the City of London, I thank you for your steering the change needed to get through this.
To quote our Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Chris Mackie from a statement made earlier this week:
“I can’t make this any clearer, what we do now will determine how the situation unfolds…it is time to stay home and only go into the community for the essentials.”
UPDATING LONDONERS ON LOCAL COVID-19 SITUATION
Dear Londoners,
We are in the middle of an unusual time as the COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much in such a short time.
I do not want to downplay the upcoming challenges to the residents of London, not just the immediate public health situation, but also the difficult economic recovery afterward. Trying times need us to take on these challenges together. As your Councillor, I will be a strong voice advocating to ensure Londoners not only survive today, but flourish tomorrow.
Continue ReadingLewis Calls for Overnight Parking Changes
If the overnight parking ban exists to make winter road maintenance easier for city crews, why do we have it from September 1st to Victoria Day in May?
Continue ReadingFriday Roundtable on 980 CFPL: Talking Conestoga Huts & Housing
Former City Councillors Cheryl Miller and Paul Hubert, and Ward 2 City Councillor Shawn Lewis talking with Craig Needles about a possible Conestoga Hut pilot project as one small part of London’s response to homelessness and the housing crisis.
Part 1
Part 2
Want to hear the whole Friday Roundtable? Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-craig-needles-show/friday-round-table-february-21-2020
The FACTS: Public WiFi in London
During the Multi-Year Budget process, City Council approved my push to go forward and start offering free public access WiFi in our recreation centres; arenas, pools, community centres, where it does not already exist (there is an inequality across the city where some facilities have it, some don’t).
This was a campaign promise I made and I’m happy to have council’s support in delivering this, with a 12-3 vote in favour.
I also want to be clear, about misinformation being circulated saying WiFi services at the public library were cut and then council funded this instead.
THAT IS 100% FALSE!
Continue ReadingFamily Day Free Public Skate
On Family Day I will be hosting my 2nd annual free family skate at Argyle Arena from 2-4pm.
Continue ReadingHonouring Team Canada 2020 World Junior Gold!
The Ward 2 2019 Year in Review
My first year as your city councillor has flown by, but it has been a very exciting and productive first year.
In 2019 engaging the residents of Ward 2 has meant:
A Year 1 Council Update, with Councillor Morgan
Naming the EAST LIONS COMMUNITY CENTRE!
In 1951 the newly chartered East London Lions Club purchased a block of land which they cleared for a baseball diamond and park. Continue Reading