Due to the number of emails, and the amount of media attention the issue of bike lanes has received, I do feel it's important to highlight the reasons for my 'no' vote on Mayor Fillmore's motion on June 10 (the motion failed 12/5). The full motion is here.

Because of the size and density of the document being delivered, I've pulled together a few highlights around the land use bylaws and municipal planning strategies to search, should you choose to review specific elements of the plan. The draft plan going to council on June 3 is here.

With another fire season upon us, it's important to note the personal responsibility all of us have in ensuring our own safety, and the safety of our community. There is much focus on egress, and while the importance of that cannot be overstated, it must not take away from the steps we can, and absolutely should, be taking today. So, what should you do?

1. Get A FireSmart Assessment: 

Following the successful passing of the Egress Route for Westwood Hills, many folks have asked me, "Where is my egress route?" 

The egress report for Westwood Hills also recommended a complete a Region-wide Subdivision Egress Review Study to identify areas that are vulnerable to access/egress challenges, and based on its findings, establish a multi-year implementation strategy that prioritizes subdivisions for remediation.

Safe, clean, healthy, and thriving. Those are the values I committed to District 13 when I campaigned, and I continue to champion those values on council. The litter problems in our district and across the municipality continue to be a major problem, and I am doing everything I can do to create change.