Had a great time at the Western Local Government Program Alumni Conference. The theme — “Less Red Tape, More Duct Tape” — highlighted the cracks showing in long-standing policies and how municipalities are adapting while we work toward lasting solutions.
#westernuniversity
#onpoli

Last October, I attended the first AMO Healthy Democracy Project — now, they’re offering a free seminar series for the public! 🎉

If you’ve ever considered running for local office, sign up! Our communities need candidates.

www.amo.on.ca/amos-healthy...

#ONmunicipalelections

When we had a full gallery waiting to hear a motion against #strongmayor powers at the end of a lengthy agenda. Cr. Michelle Graham suggested we skip forward to it out of consideration for those waiting. This was an opinion shared before council declined to accommodate. 👀
#onpoli

Cold weather, warm feelings! Mastering Community is a great book to start on a snowy Monday. ☕️
#bookrecommendations
#nonfiction
#currentlyreading

@theresalubowitz.bsky.social , will you send me a message? I don't want to sign up in the bad place!

Today, with 40 other councillors from across Ontario, I ask that the 15 mayors requesting the use of the notwithstanding clause to bypass the charter rights of homeless Ontarians rescind their letter to Premier Doug Ford. We need evidence-based solutions to homelessness that respect human rights.