For District 13 specifically, there isn't much that is truly new. There are a few enhancements for shared housing with special care, accommodation for beehives, and farmer's markets. These are all inline with regional strategies, and they provide consistency throughout the Regional Plan for our overarching goals.

The biggest news for District 13 is the watercourse setback:

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.

As a rural district, I receive a lot of calls and emails regarding unsafe ATV usage in our communities. As a well loved form of sport and recreation, it's important that we work on establishing safe and community-minded ATV usage, where everyone can feel respected.