After speaking at a #BlackLivesMatter protest recently I have had a number of local residents ask that we find ways to continue the anti-racist dialogue. One resident suggested we strive to make Paris “The Most Welcoming Town in Canada.” That reads to me as an excellent goal. One of the first actions we will have to… Read more »
With a very long process beginning before this term of council the Grand River Street North Environmental Assessment final report was presented to council this past month. I share here a post about the process and the issues surrounding it from my colleague and fellow Ward 2 Councillor Steve Howes and after his piece I… Read more »
Originally wrote this as a reply to something on a local Facebook group but I think it is worth sharing here too with some added info: Folks in our community should check out the County of Brant YouTube video at the bottom of this paragraph. There was some good news in the draft provincial plan… Read more »
Here is a great piece written by my colleague and friend Councillor Steve Howes on local water. Steve writes often on various local issues at Facebook.com/VoteHowes and I would highly recommend giving his page a follow: Why does Paris water taste so good? I have always been curious about why the water in Paris tastes… Read more »
Hello, I hope you and yours are staying safe, healthy and taking care of your physical and mental health as best you can in these concerning times. None of us are immune from worry be it health-related, financial or just a general concern for the state of things at this time. As of this writing… Read more »
Hello to all in Ward 2 and the County of Brant as a whole. This month I am eschewing my regular blog to focus solely on COVID-19 related information that is pertinent to folks in the County of Brant. I have been doing regular updates on my Facebook page trying to share information as I… Read more »
Nith Peninsula Provincial Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Decision: I understand the lamentations about growth in our community. I have them too. We’re currently at provincial appeal boards with over a dozen developments in the community where we fight for better plans, lower impact and much more. Please read on below and click the ‘Nith Peninsula’… Read more »
Recently I saw some discussion on social media regarding the fixed water charges in the County of Brant and the feeling that they are relatively high compared to other communities. People understandably wonder why that is quite often and how this has been the historical norm here in the County of Brant. Because this gets… Read more »
Note: The opening portion of this blog is reprinted from my quarterly column in the Neighbours of Paris on the Grand – Best Version Media How was your Christmas season? I hope it was wonderful and filled with local cheer! As we look back at a wonderful Christmas season in Paris, Ontario I would like… Read more »
An end of year wrap up of some recent happenings from council: We have launched the process for our Official Plan Update. This is a multi year process that addresses local needs and wants in regards to growth and also allows us to update the changing local priorities. Official Plans contain the policy framework and long-term… Read more »