Horseshoe Highlights – At Council with Mayor Paterson – November 20th
Additional Information Agenda Former Davis Tannery Lands Update and Next Steps Kingston East Community Centre Budget Increase Purchase of Two Electric Buses
A Revised Plan for Housing on the Former Davis Tannery Lands
One of the best opportunities we have to add more housing in the core of the city is to redevelop the old Davis Tannery Lands on the western shore of the Cataraqui River. Building new housing on this long abandoned site will help increase the number of rental units in Kingston within easy walking and…
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Investing in More Police Officers
This week I was pleased to vote in favour of a plan to hire 10 new police officers starting in January of next year. I firmly believe we need more frontline officers to help keep our community safe for Kingstonians in all parts of the city. The plan to hire additional officers was presented as…
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Horseshoe Highlights – At Council with Mayor Paterson – November 6th
Additional Information: Agenda Grant Applications City Park Ring Road Closure Carbon Offset Kingston Green Fund (pg. 11)
Making it Easier for Kingston Businesses to Grow
It’s important we continue to attract new investment and jobs to Kingston so that everyone in our city can find rewarding career opportunities. We can do this by bringing new companies here to Kingston, but another effective way to create jobs and investment is to help our existing businesses expand. It’s this second strategy that’s…
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Even Bigger and More Exciting – the 3rd Annual Mayor’s Innovation Challenge
Earlier this month I was thrilled to launch the latest version of a project I’m really passionate about – the Mayor’s Innovation Challenge. The Mayor’s Innovation Challenge is a municipal pitch competition for Kingston’s post-secondary students. We’re looking for students at Queen’s, St. Lawrence and RMC to present innovative solutions to challenges we face as a community. Last year…
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Horseshoe Highlights – At Council with Mayor Paterson – October 16th
Additional Information: Agenda Working Group on Climate Action Report Strengthen Economic Development Opportunities – Potential Partnership Camping at Lake Ontario Park Motion (pg. 11)
Keeping the Focus Local – Federal Election 2019
With election day drawing near, I want to make sure local issues are front and centre, particularly those which require partnership between the City and the federal government. I’ve now had a chance to meet with all of the candidates running to be the next Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, and here…
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Recent Third Crossing Developments
Work is underway on either shore as well as installation of the turtle fencing and the turbidity curtain in the water. Check out this video highlighting some of the most recent developments!
The Future of the LaSalle Causeway
With construction of the Third Crossing underway, now is the time to talk about another critical link across the Cataraqui River: the LaSalle Causeway. The Causeway is owned by the federal government and has been the major link between the City’s east end and downtown. It is expensive to operate and because of its age,…
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