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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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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New Playground for Kiwanis Park
A great update for Ward 2 residents from council. We have officially approved the contract to begin the work for a new play structure in Kiwanis Park!
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New Crosswalks Coming to Ward 2
There are several areas in the Argyle neighbourhood where crossing the road safely can present a challenge.
I worked with the Ward 2 community, including our school communities and the people at Trinity United Church and Community Centre. Then, I took that community feedback to city staff. As a result, 10 of the 34 new pedestrian crosswalks approved by City Council for 2020 installations are in Ward 2!
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COVID-19 & News from City Hall Newsletter Update June 1st
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COVID-19 London Local Update for May 15th
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Ward 2 Infrastructure Renewal: Churchill & Spruce Projects Approved
Even during COVID-19, I am continuing to fight to ensure that Ward 2’s long list of needs gets addressed, keeping the promise I made to residents when I ran to be your City Councillor.
Public construction work is still moving ahead where it involves the delivery of essential services the city provides and there is no more essential service than water coming into and leaving homes.
Ward 2 has 2 such projects to replace watermains, sewers, sanitary sewers, resurface roads, and put in proper curbs and gutters where they don’t currently exist, ready to start construction in May (other projects, including Jena Cres, & Pottersburg Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Churchill project which will include Calgary St, are in the works with more to come on those later).
Continue ReadingVimy Ridge Park Enhancement Plans
As we mark the Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, unable to gather for public ceremonies or at the local Royal Canadian Legion branches due to COVID-19, it is still important to remember.
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.”