Cllr Lukas Oakley
@lukasjoakley.bsky.social
Councillor for the County of Brant. Housing - Electoral Reform - Transit Advocate. Dungeon Master
The invitation to bring American style "Castle" laws into our country would be a grave mistake, and perpetuate the same type of violence against minority groups, in particular racialized folks, that it does in the US.
July 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The invitation to bring American style "Castle" laws into our country would be a grave mistake, and perpetuate the same type of violence against minority groups, in particular racialized folks, that it does in the US.
The funding the County of Brant dedicated in this year's budget towards several Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence service providers continues to go to great use in our community, supporting rural residents. Thank you to SAC Brant for the important work you do.
June 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The funding the County of Brant dedicated in this year's budget towards several Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence service providers continues to go to great use in our community, supporting rural residents. Thank you to SAC Brant for the important work you do.
Check out my latest piece on Bill C-5, how it relates to Ontario's Bill 5 and similar legislation, and how we cannot tolerate our governments utilizing a crisis to bypass democracy, ignore environmental protections, and not give Indigenous treaty holders their constitutional rights to consultation.
June 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Check out my latest piece on Bill C-5, how it relates to Ontario's Bill 5 and similar legislation, and how we cannot tolerate our governments utilizing a crisis to bypass democracy, ignore environmental protections, and not give Indigenous treaty holders their constitutional rights to consultation.
This morning at our Administration and Operations Committee, we received a report from staff on the potential impacts of Bill 5 on the County of Brant.
June 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This morning at our Administration and Operations Committee, we received a report from staff on the potential impacts of Bill 5 on the County of Brant.
Today, we had our Pride Flag raising at Council Chamber. We were joined by many members of our community to share in this moment where we come together to show support of the 2SLGTBQIA+ people who live in the County of Brant.
June 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Today, we had our Pride Flag raising at Council Chamber. We were joined by many members of our community to share in this moment where we come together to show support of the 2SLGTBQIA+ people who live in the County of Brant.
Hello folks, I am trying out a new way to connect with constituents for longer form articles, such as my conference recaps and opinion pieces that I have submitted in the past to our local papers, as well as new pieces.
Please feel free to check it out!
Please feel free to check it out!
June 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Hello folks, I am trying out a new way to connect with constituents for longer form articles, such as my conference recaps and opinion pieces that I have submitted in the past to our local papers, as well as new pieces.
Please feel free to check it out!
Please feel free to check it out!
Happy Pride Month! Make sure you come join us on June 9th at 1pm outside council chambers to celebrate with us as we raise the pride flag. Also make sure you follow Brant Pride and Brantford Pride for local events that celebrate the season and support local 2SLGBTQIA+ folks!
June 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Happy Pride Month! Make sure you come join us on June 9th at 1pm outside council chambers to celebrate with us as we raise the pride flag. Also make sure you follow Brant Pride and Brantford Pride for local events that celebrate the season and support local 2SLGBTQIA+ folks!
This week, the provincial legislature is geared to pass both Bill 5 and Bill 6, controversial bills that have been met with significant opposition. I wrote a letter to the editor to several of our local papers to encourage you to learn more about these problematic pieces of legislation.
June 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This week, the provincial legislature is geared to pass both Bill 5 and Bill 6, controversial bills that have been met with significant opposition. I wrote a letter to the editor to several of our local papers to encourage you to learn more about these problematic pieces of legislation.
During the resolutions plenary of #FCM2025, I was happy to speak in favour of a resolution supporting Canada Post remaining a fully public service, and exploring expanding services like postal banking.
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May 31, 2025 at 9:23 PM
During the resolutions plenary of #FCM2025, I was happy to speak in favour of a resolution supporting Canada Post remaining a fully public service, and exploring expanding services like postal banking.
@cupwsttp.bsky.social
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It's budget day in Ontario, and while it's going to take me a little while to dig through and formulate my full thoughts, I am excited to see that the Brant-Brantford hospital project is in the 2025 budget to move forward to the next stage!
May 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It's budget day in Ontario, and while it's going to take me a little while to dig through and formulate my full thoughts, I am excited to see that the Brant-Brantford hospital project is in the 2025 budget to move forward to the next stage!
This evening, council unanimously supported my bid to join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors. Thank you to Councillor Chambers and Councillor Bell for moving and seconding the resolution.
May 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This evening, council unanimously supported my bid to join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors. Thank you to Councillor Chambers and Councillor Bell for moving and seconding the resolution.
Today's the day folks, it's Election Day! Polls are open from 9:30am to 9:30pm, make sure you get out there to vote! You can check your polling location at www.elections.ca and make sure to bring ID!
April 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Today's the day folks, it's Election Day! Polls are open from 9:30am to 9:30pm, make sure you get out there to vote! You can check your polling location at www.elections.ca and make sure to bring ID!
Today is the solemn Day of Mourning for those killed or injured on the job.
Everyone who goes to work should return from work safely, it is that simple.
Everyone who goes to work should return from work safely, it is that simple.
April 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today is the solemn Day of Mourning for those killed or injured on the job.
Everyone who goes to work should return from work safely, it is that simple.
Everyone who goes to work should return from work safely, it is that simple.
This evening at tonight's council meeting I will be presenting a Notice of Motion (to be debated on May 13th) to request that the Council of the County of Brant endorse me to run for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board.
April 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This evening at tonight's council meeting I will be presenting a Notice of Motion (to be debated on May 13th) to request that the Council of the County of Brant endorse me to run for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board.
Today, the province of Ontario announced that they would be expanding the list of municipalities with access to strong mayor powers to 169 more municipalities, including the County of Brant.
April 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Today, the province of Ontario announced that they would be expanding the list of municipalities with access to strong mayor powers to 169 more municipalities, including the County of Brant.
Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! 🏳️⚧️
March 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! 🏳️⚧️
This week, myself and other members of the County of Brant council will be here at the annual Good Roads conference.
March 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This week, myself and other members of the County of Brant council will be here at the annual Good Roads conference.
Today, we had our first full meeting with our new voting software, enhancing the Council of the County of Brant's transparency with the electorate.
March 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Today, we had our first full meeting with our new voting software, enhancing the Council of the County of Brant's transparency with the electorate.
Thank you to our local media for covering this important issue. We desperately need a Housing-First approach to homelessness and criminalizing those in need is both cruel and ineffective.
February 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Thank you to our local media for covering this important issue. We desperately need a Housing-First approach to homelessness and criminalizing those in need is both cruel and ineffective.
Did you know that you can vote anytime at the returning office? (225 Henry St Bldg 1) I just cast my own ballot for this provincial election today!
Advanced Polls also start tomorrow (February 20th-22nd) from 10am-8pm in several locations throughout the County and City!
Advanced Polls also start tomorrow (February 20th-22nd) from 10am-8pm in several locations throughout the County and City!
February 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Did you know that you can vote anytime at the returning office? (225 Henry St Bldg 1) I just cast my own ballot for this provincial election today!
Advanced Polls also start tomorrow (February 20th-22nd) from 10am-8pm in several locations throughout the County and City!
Advanced Polls also start tomorrow (February 20th-22nd) from 10am-8pm in several locations throughout the County and City!
All levels of government must do more to address the homelessness crisis across Ontario — especially our next provincial government that will be elected on February 27th. This is why I have joined the Ontario Coalition for the Rights of Homeless People, and why we are launching an election campaign.
February 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
All levels of government must do more to address the homelessness crisis across Ontario — especially our next provincial government that will be elected on February 27th. This is why I have joined the Ontario Coalition for the Rights of Homeless People, and why we are launching an election campaign.
Next week is the final green or red light on the proposed Central Branch Library. Final tender price is 35M with final project costs at 41M.
This will be the final decision on this vision for the project, if you feel strongly for or against, register as a delegation or email me
This will be the final decision on this vision for the project, if you feel strongly for or against, register as a delegation or email me
January 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Next week is the final green or red light on the proposed Central Branch Library. Final tender price is 35M with final project costs at 41M.
This will be the final decision on this vision for the project, if you feel strongly for or against, register as a delegation or email me
This will be the final decision on this vision for the project, if you feel strongly for or against, register as a delegation or email me
I was pleased to represent the County of Brant this year at #ROMA2025, along with several of my County colleagues. We met eight different Ministries and Parties collectively, four through our partners at SCOR EDC, and four delegations for the County itself.
January 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I was pleased to represent the County of Brant this year at #ROMA2025, along with several of my County colleagues. We met eight different Ministries and Parties collectively, four through our partners at SCOR EDC, and four delegations for the County itself.
For the beginning of this week, myself and my council colleagues are at #ROMA2025, the rural municipal conference. We have a variety of delegations booked with ministers and their staff. I look forward to providing a recap when I return!
January 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
For the beginning of this week, myself and my council colleagues are at #ROMA2025, the rural municipal conference. We have a variety of delegations booked with ministers and their staff. I look forward to providing a recap when I return!
Our starting point this year is 6.2% with a total of 2.72% of decision packages, which if we went all in, would end us at an 8.92% property tax increase.
Keep in mind, these numbers will change as the budget committee makes decisions throughout the process.
Keep in mind, these numbers will change as the budget committee makes decisions throughout the process.
January 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Our starting point this year is 6.2% with a total of 2.72% of decision packages, which if we went all in, would end us at an 8.92% property tax increase.
Keep in mind, these numbers will change as the budget committee makes decisions throughout the process.
Keep in mind, these numbers will change as the budget committee makes decisions throughout the process.