Following the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, February 6th, the City of London will be looking to implement a green bin program. A green bin program also means a new garbage pickup system, an updated recycling program and a mixed-waste program. If approved by city council on March 2nd, the program should…
LONDON, ON – Libraries play an essential role in any city. They serve historically marginalized communities; including but not limited to those experiencing poverty, immigrants or new Canadians, women, and children. I interpret cuts to libraries and the services libraries offer as limiting access and opportunity for those living within these marginalized communities. The loan…
Following the corporate services committee meeting on Monday, January 6th, the majority of city council members voted in favor of proclamations. The vote was for a pilot project to test proclamations for one-year. This would allow council to monitor what type of applications are made for proclamations. I pushed for this as many in…
On Tuesday, December 17th, council came together to discuss the 2020 to 2023 Multi-Year Budget which is a financial plan regarding how money coming into London will be spent between 2020 to 2023. Outcomes from the meeting include a draft budget. With a proposed spending of close to a billion dollars, keeping municipal spending at current…
Directed staff to put $7.3 million dollars into addressing a crisis facing our community. London, Ontario as a community is facing a crisis in homelessness, lack of supportive housing, mental and addiction services and support for community and safety plans. I am happy that LMN (London Medical Network) has returned this past investment which is…
