Bridge Closure Update, 22 Minutes Filming on McLean St., and new HRM Contact Information
Hello all, I have three updates to provide tonight on: Your new HRM council members are busy daily this week with orientation sessions and preparing for our first council meeting on 12 November. Bear with me as I respond to your inquiries slower than I’d like to. Remember to sign up for hfxalert if you […]
University Ave. Encampment closure
Good morning all, I have been asked for an update on the University Avenue encampment closure. I don’t have much to add at this time, but will put all the information here in one place for reference. This information was provided to the council-elect at our orientation session on 31 October by the CAO and […]
Conversation with Chris Green of Atlantic News & Swearing In Ceremony Details
Hi all, Here’s a conversation I had with Chris on Friday afternoon, 01 November. Please let me know how you like this form of communication as we intend to keep doing them going forward. Chris is working on getting the conversations into podcast format so you can listen from the app on your phone. It […]
23 & 24 October Activities, Weekend Break
Hi all, Here’s what I’ve been up to on Wednesday and Thursday: Wednesday, 23 Oct -Engineers Nova Scotia Professional Development conference (2 hours) -scheduled Thursday’s meetings -responded to resident emails and social media comments -here is the article from my recent interview with Suzanne Rent in the Halifax Examiner (I worked in Ontario, not New […]
Update 1: The first few days after the election
This is a quick post to share some of what I have been up to and what I am planning for the next few days as I find my feet. Thanks for clicking over whether you are doing so on recommendation of Councillor Mason, visiting for the first time, or coming back to see what’s […]
What I’ve Been Up To 21 & 22 October & Plans
Hi all, Thanks for joining here from Councillor Mason’s referral. I’m working with my IT volunteers to get sorted on how to do a newsletter. I know some of you are having trouble subscribing here, but many have signed up, so stay tuned. Monday 21 October: -turnover meeting with Councillor Mason -spoke on the phone […]
Thank you to the residents of District 7, Halifax South Downtown
Thank you for entrusting me with the job of representing you. It is a role I take very seriously. I’m excited to get to work for you and all HRM residents! Thank you to everyone involved in my campaign: family, friends – new and old, volunteers, supporters and advisors. Thank you to all District 7 […]
Transportation Standing Committee 29 August 2024
It’s been a week. I’m on Day #6 of my second Covid infection in 9 months. On the mend and looking forward to getting out to meet with residents again soon. Last week on short notice I signed up to speak to the TSC about the proposed cycle route & streetscaping proposal for University, Morris […]
Transportation Standing Committee 19 June 2024
This week I addressed the Transportation Standing Committee at city hall regarding my concerns about the Road Safety Strategy 2024. This Strategy was proposed to replace the Strategic Road Safety Plan 2018-2023. Five members of the public attended the meeting to offer comments and proposed amendments on the Strategy. Here is the link to the […]
E-bikes
Mar 11 2023Electric bicycles are a game changer. A reasonable commute distance increases from 5 to 20 km (if the infrastructure exists). Hills are not an issue. No need to wear exercise clothes and shower upon arrival, unless you want to make it a work out. Seniors and people living with disabilaties can participate. Kids […]