Alex Bierk
@alexbierk.bsky.social
Self taught Artist ✜ ▦ ⑇ High Level/High Energy ✢ ⍲𝓑 ✶ City Councillor for the City of Peterborough (Downtown) this is my personal account ~>
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Alex Bierk
@alexbierk.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Recent work: 𝒷𝓇𝑜𝓌𝓃 𝒸𝒶𝓇, 2024
13.5 x 11.25” inches
oil on linen, over panel
13.5 x 11.25” inches
oil on linen, over panel
If I wanted to record in-camera meetings I could easily do without a phone
If there is to be no outside communication get rid of the computers we sit at with as much access as our phones have
I would argue Councillors SHOULD have every means available to access info on the fly at meetings
If there is to be no outside communication get rid of the computers we sit at with as much access as our phones have
I would argue Councillors SHOULD have every means available to access info on the fly at meetings
January 27, 2026 at 7:50 PM
If I wanted to record in-camera meetings I could easily do without a phone
If there is to be no outside communication get rid of the computers we sit at with as much access as our phones have
I would argue Councillors SHOULD have every means available to access info on the fly at meetings
If there is to be no outside communication get rid of the computers we sit at with as much access as our phones have
I would argue Councillors SHOULD have every means available to access info on the fly at meetings
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That's it for tonight. In other business, Coun. Bierk announced he's celebrating his 44th brithday and there's not place he'd rather spend it. Everyone wish @alexbierk.bsky.social a happy birthday. I'm off to write!
January 27, 2026 at 2:43 AM
That's it for tonight. In other business, Coun. Bierk announced he's celebrating his 44th brithday and there's not place he'd rather spend it. Everyone wish @alexbierk.bsky.social a happy birthday. I'm off to write!
I can now report: the City will open Temporary Shelter ❄️ I want to recognize the work of Facilities and Social Services staff who have rallied to make this happen. There are provisions to provide transportation, and City staff will operate the shelter overnight and through the weekend. Thanks all ❤️
January 24, 2026 at 6:24 PM
I can now report: the City will open Temporary Shelter ❄️ I want to recognize the work of Facilities and Social Services staff who have rallied to make this happen. There are provisions to provide transportation, and City staff will operate the shelter overnight and through the weekend. Thanks all ❤️
I find it extremely problematic that delegated authority can be used to open temporary shelter when it helps enforce a bylaw, but not when record-breaking cold puts human life at risk
Peterborough not opening additional temporary shelter space as temperatures plummet
Peterborough not opening additional temporary shelter space as temperatures plummet
City issued a statement Friday directing those in need of shelter to three existing spaces.
www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:06 PM
I find it extremely problematic that delegated authority can be used to open temporary shelter when it helps enforce a bylaw, but not when record-breaking cold puts human life at risk
While there is no Council approved emergency winter shelter plan — I have messaged the Mayor and the CAO this morning to argue that certainly, the extreme cold weather that’s coming must warrant a response by us (the City).
*We can open up temporary shelter to enforce a bylaw, remember
*We can open up temporary shelter to enforce a bylaw, remember
January 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
While there is no Council approved emergency winter shelter plan — I have messaged the Mayor and the CAO this morning to argue that certainly, the extreme cold weather that’s coming must warrant a response by us (the City).
*We can open up temporary shelter to enforce a bylaw, remember
*We can open up temporary shelter to enforce a bylaw, remember
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Amen. I'm in town ward and can only vote for 2 councilors and mayor. @alexbierk.bsky.social @joylachica.bsky.social and Keith Riel are my kind of people. 💪
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Amen. I'm in town ward and can only vote for 2 councilors and mayor. @alexbierk.bsky.social @joylachica.bsky.social and Keith Riel are my kind of people. 💪
Shame on Chief Betts! Factual clarification is appropriate - but, repeated and derogatory personal characterizations and assumptions about an elected official's motives, integrity, or beliefs are not. Budget debate and scrutiny are core responsibilities of Council, not evidence of bias or bad faith.
Betts made the accusations in a letter sent to all of council, the city clerk, CAO and police board chair. “Questioning of a police budget is not anti-police, reckless, or dishonourable,” Riel responded. “Suggesting otherwise is an attempt to intimidate elected officials from doing their jobs."
Peterborough police chief accuses councillor of ‘anti-police bias’ in letter
In a Jan. 9 letter, Chief Stu Betts says statements by Coun. Keith Riel during budget talks last year discredit the work of the police board.
www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Shame on Chief Betts! Factual clarification is appropriate - but, repeated and derogatory personal characterizations and assumptions about an elected official's motives, integrity, or beliefs are not. Budget debate and scrutiny are core responsibilities of Council, not evidence of bias or bad faith.
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@alexbierk.bsky.social says he won't support the budget either. HE says the city's own departments "are coming in with very lean increases" - yet not police.
December 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
@alexbierk.bsky.social says he won't support the budget either. HE says the city's own departments "are coming in with very lean increases" - yet not police.
Biggest things we could do for local economy/downtown that no one’s talking about.
1. Capital investment to retrofit and re-open PCVS
2. Revisioning of Peterborough Square , maybe in collaboration with w Trent
1. Capital investment to retrofit and re-open PCVS
2. Revisioning of Peterborough Square , maybe in collaboration with w Trent
December 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Biggest things we could do for local economy/downtown that no one’s talking about.
1. Capital investment to retrofit and re-open PCVS
2. Revisioning of Peterborough Square , maybe in collaboration with w Trent
1. Capital investment to retrofit and re-open PCVS
2. Revisioning of Peterborough Square , maybe in collaboration with w Trent
I hope ppl are noticing the comparison of the time/effort put into saving face on social media vs. the time/effort put into Council’s request to reduce the Police budget (20min virtual meeting)
November 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I hope ppl are noticing the comparison of the time/effort put into saving face on social media vs. the time/effort put into Council’s request to reduce the Police budget (20min virtual meeting)
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Peterborough's Modular Bridge Housing Community at Wolfe Street chooses new name as it celebrates second anniversary
Peterborough's Modular Bridge Housing Community at Wolfe Street chooses new name as it celebrates second anniversary
The community will be renamed The Crossing to symbolize the journey of residents from homelessness to stable housing.
www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Peterborough's Modular Bridge Housing Community at Wolfe Street chooses new name as it celebrates second anniversary
This just in 👀: Chief Betts calls out the Examiner as being fake news at a Chamber of Commerce Breakfast.
November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
This just in 👀: Chief Betts calls out the Examiner as being fake news at a Chamber of Commerce Breakfast.
Ann was a fun and passionate energetic force who didn’t back down to defend what she believed in. Always looking to lift-up those around her especially in her work to support representation of women in leadership roles in our community.
Like so many others, I am shocked and deeply saddened RIP Ann
Like so many others, I am shocked and deeply saddened RIP Ann
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Ann was a fun and passionate energetic force who didn’t back down to defend what she believed in. Always looking to lift-up those around her especially in her work to support representation of women in leadership roles in our community.
Like so many others, I am shocked and deeply saddened RIP Ann
Like so many others, I am shocked and deeply saddened RIP Ann
Police Board only took 20min (virtually) to decide on our budget ask….what does that tell you!!??
November 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Police Board only took 20min (virtually) to decide on our budget ask….what does that tell you!!??
Bio-Break, 2-site solution, Penthouse Renovation Project, no free parking for out of towners, Roy Brady, MLES Prisoner Containment vehicle, Tranisit ridership, Ptbo Strong Ai Farm strat plan, BIG signs, Cavalry Church Pentagon, EC DEV DBIA MAT TAX COPHI LEGACY FUND,,,🤪🫠
November 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Bio-Break, 2-site solution, Penthouse Renovation Project, no free parking for out of towners, Roy Brady, MLES Prisoner Containment vehicle, Tranisit ridership, Ptbo Strong Ai Farm strat plan, BIG signs, Cavalry Church Pentagon, EC DEV DBIA MAT TAX COPHI LEGACY FUND,,,🤪🫠
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Coun. Bierk's amending motion to allocate and additional $25k be added to the Grants to Individual Artists Awards administered by EC3 passes 10-1 with only Coun. Andrew Beamer voting against. All votes adopting the EC3 funding report for 2026 are unanimous.
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Coun. Bierk's amending motion to allocate and additional $25k be added to the Grants to Individual Artists Awards administered by EC3 passes 10-1 with only Coun. Andrew Beamer voting against. All votes adopting the EC3 funding report for 2026 are unanimous.
A few things from today: Deferred an almost a million dollar project that didn’t make sense, and got five votes in favour of raining in the Police Project Budget which is a huge factor in this years tax increase.
November 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A few things from today: Deferred an almost a million dollar project that didn’t make sense, and got five votes in favour of raining in the Police Project Budget which is a huge factor in this years tax increase.
I will be making a motion next week to restore City funding to EC3s Grants to Individual Artist Program
What does this actually cost taxpayers?
25,000 dollar investment in local artists
0.01% added to the tax increase
4 cents per year for the average homeowner
What does this actually cost taxpayers?
25,000 dollar investment in local artists
0.01% added to the tax increase
4 cents per year for the average homeowner
November 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I will be making a motion next week to restore City funding to EC3s Grants to Individual Artist Program
What does this actually cost taxpayers?
25,000 dollar investment in local artists
0.01% added to the tax increase
4 cents per year for the average homeowner
What does this actually cost taxpayers?
25,000 dollar investment in local artists
0.01% added to the tax increase
4 cents per year for the average homeowner
Appreciation post for Rob Hailman and Roy Brady @rjhelms.bsky.social 📒📓📖
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Appreciation post for Rob Hailman and Roy Brady @rjhelms.bsky.social 📒📓📖
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It's hypocritical, she says. "We don't tell people we respect that we will carve them like dinner fowl," she says (referring to the mayor once saying something similar to @alexbierk.bsky.social in debate)
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It's hypocritical, she says. "We don't tell people we respect that we will carve them like dinner fowl," she says (referring to the mayor once saying something similar to @alexbierk.bsky.social in debate)
Public Budget meeting had maybe 8 people show up. Same with the Police budget info session — in previous years these meetings have been packed. Feels like the public is losing faith that their voices and input have a chance to make a difference.
November 6, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Public Budget meeting had maybe 8 people show up. Same with the Police budget info session — in previous years these meetings have been packed. Feels like the public is losing faith that their voices and input have a chance to make a difference.
This 2025 recession really took a toll on the size and quality of Halloween Candy
November 1, 2025 at 10:58 PM
This 2025 recession really took a toll on the size and quality of Halloween Candy
Unfortunately, I won’t be at the opening of Bonnerworth next week — but I will gladly attend the opening of the new @tacobell.bsky.social when it opens on behalf of the City of Peterborough.
November 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Unfortunately, I won’t be at the opening of Bonnerworth next week — but I will gladly attend the opening of the new @tacobell.bsky.social when it opens on behalf of the City of Peterborough.
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@alexbierk.bsky.social says he's glad to live in a city "where heritage was prioritized," and some buildings are designated and protected.
October 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
@alexbierk.bsky.social says he's glad to live in a city "where heritage was prioritized," and some buildings are designated and protected.
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All this would be "reasonable," says @alexbierk.bsky.social ... "What we're doing instead is accepting GE's plan, on GE's terms," and trusting the same MOE that has allowed this brownfield to sit "for generations."
October 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
All this would be "reasonable," says @alexbierk.bsky.social ... "What we're doing instead is accepting GE's plan, on GE's terms," and trusting the same MOE that has allowed this brownfield to sit "for generations."