East Lions Park Space Opening for Summer Use
London’s Ward 2 residents have some new recreation amenities to enjoy now that the majority of East Lions Park is open for use starting today.
The park boasts a brand-new tennis court, two dedicated pickleball courts, a full basketball court, walking paths and even a couple sets of lounge chairs to enjoy the scenery. A unique first in London, the park also features a ping pong table with a metal net – just bring your paddles and a ping pong ball and you are all set to play. All of these features are now ready for the public to get out and enjoy.
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Community Safety & Crime Prevention Townhall
Community safety and concerns about crime have been on the rise in Ward 2 and across the city recently.
There is a sense that incidents of cars, sheds, and homes being broken into are on the rise in our area. This sense is not limited to the Argyle area. Council members from across the city, whether it is Councillor Lehman in Oakridge, or Councillor Peloza in White Oaks, or Councillor Squire in Old North, we are hearing these concerns all across the city.
In response to concerns I recently hosted a virtual townhall meeting with Constable Fickling and PC Fountain from the London Police Service.
If you are interested but were unable to attend, we recorded the video:
Brydges & Wavell Bike Lane Summer 2021
This summer will see the city move forward with bike lanes on Brydges & Wavell Street. The project will also travel up Saskatoon and eventually continue up Second St. to Fanshawe College.
This is part of the city’s “Cycling Master Plan” but we are moving ahead several years early because an alternate funding opportunity arose.
Residents will know I’ve voted different ways on different cycling projects around the city. To me, they have to make sense. This is one that makes a lot of sense to me.
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2020 Year End Ward 2 Newsletter
As part of my effort to keep constituents informed, each year I have a newsletter delivered to every household.
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we made lots of community progress on infrastructure renewal of our sewers and roads, on road safety, and on improvements to our parks and public spaces. I look forward to continuing to work to make our neighbourhoods better.
Here is the 2020 edition in both jpeg format and PDF for those who prefer a downloadable version for e-readers:
Click Here for the Ward 2 2020 PDF Newsletter
London Public Library Goes Fine Free
As one of two Council representatives (along with Councillor Peloza) on the London Public Library Board, I’m really pleased to be able to share that our Library system is going fine free!
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Honouring Canada’s Battle of Hong Kong Veterans
On November 16, 1941 Canadian troops arrived in Hong Kong to reinforce the British defence of the island against Japanese forces in WWII.
To the day, 79 years later, Mayor Holder and myself were joined by Debbie Legg on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans of Canada Association to mark the addition of a plaque commemorating the service of those troops to City Hall’s “Hall of Honour”.
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Fall Email Newsletter Update
Read my full email newsletter update on the local COVID-19 situation by clicking the link.
You can also get future updates direct to your inbox by subscribing through the button on the top left hand side of the newsletter page.
Review of Advisory Committees at City Hall
Last year Advisory Committees sat almost as long at Council (197hrs vs. 211hrs) and required well over 2500 hours of city staff time. These are not limited to the clerk staff either, it includes hours spent by senior management addressing these committees; the City Engineer, Manager for Roads, Manager for Parks & Rec, etc.
A staff review of Advisory Committees was already underway, contrary to some reports I did not initiate that, however I certainly support it. And as a result of the interim staff report, I do not support maintaining the status quo.
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LONDON COMMUNITY UPDATE ON WEARING OF MASKS
Over the past two weeks I’ve heard from many of you, both in support and in opposition to a “mandatory mask” order for public spaces.
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