Update: Burlington Airpark

June 14, 2013

You may be aware of the situation that is happening at Burlington Air Park.

This past week at Burlington City Council and at Halton Region, we heard from residents on the impact of the the Airpark’s expansion plans on neighbouring properties and the local environment.

For more information on the issues, read the Staff Report presented on June 10.

City Council took a firm stand on this issue by approving the following resolution:
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It’s your City Budget. What are your priorities for 2013?

February 15, 2013

2013 Budget Highlights Slide 2

Burlington is only a Portion of the Property Tax Bill
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February and March are budget months at the City of Burlington. Staff and Council are working on the budget for this year. There are 2 pieces of the City Budget:

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Lakeshore Road Bike Lanes – Council Decision

January 30, 2013

I’ve heard from many Burlington residents and cyclists regarding the proposed bike lanes on Lakeshore Road and wanted to take an opportunity to share some of my own thoughts with you.

At the January 28 Council meeting, City Council did not support a recommendation to add bike lanes on Lakeshore Road. After long and careful consideration on this issue, I decided not to support this pilot project proposal.

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State of the City Address, 2013

Delivered January 24, 2013 at the Burlington Convention Centre

  • The speech will be broadcast on TVCogeco on:
    Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3 pm
    Monday, Jan. 28 at 1 pm
    Sunday, Feb. 3, at 3 pm
    Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 1 pm

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen and thank you for taking time from your busy schedules to attend this year’s State of the City Address. This is my third address and it is something I look forward to every year.

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