Agenda December 9Agenda December 2 Banook PlanThe Lake Banook Coordination Plan was approved by Council this week. Banook is a special place. It’s both a prized community recreational hub, and an international sporting venue. It’s a spot that large numbers of people enjoy for walking, swimming, and paddling, and it’s …
Agenda, November 19 Budget 2026The 2026 budget process is now underway. Over the next 4-5 months, staff and Council will complete a detailed review of all of HRM’s plans for 2026. Unfortunately, this is looking like a very challenging year. This will be my 11th municipal budget and one thing …
Agenda, October 28 Museum StrategyThe Regional Museum Strategy was before Council last week. HRM has been considering two different approaches towards the museum question, (1) create a new Regional Museum that would be the central hub in HRM or (2) a decentralized approach that sees HRM enhance support to existing …
News Dartmouth CoveOn October 7, after a lengthy public hearing, Council approved implementing restrictions on infilling water lots in Dartmouth Cove. The decision affects nine properties, was a long-time coming, and is a major victory for folks who don’t want the Dartmouth Waterfront to be used as a one-off dump …
Agenda, October 7 Dartmouth CoveSeveral years worth of public debate and concern culminated in a public hearing on Tuesday. The stakes? Whether or not HRM should implement a bylaw restricting infill in Dartmouth Cove. Council has received a lot of feedback on this issue over the years and the passion …
News Bike Lane UsageBike lanes have been a hot topic over the last several months, first with the Mayor’s motion to pause building cycling infrastructure, then with the debate over Morris Street, and then with the Province’s unprecedented intervention to squash the Morris Street plan. There has been a lot …
Agenda, September 9 Dartmouth Cove:By far the biggest item on the agenda for District 5 was the staff response to my motion on adopting a bylaw restricting infilling in Dartmouth Cove. The staff recommendation? Defer any bylaw changes until after the Dartmouth Waterfront Plan is complete in late 2026. This …
Agenda, August 19 Slayter Street Local BikewayThe major item for District 5 on Council’s agenda was the Slayter Street Local Bikeway. Slayter Street was identified in the Integrated Mobility Plan as part of the Regional Centre bike network. It’s an important piece as it provides a connection to other segments …
News Sometimes in this job, I finish a newsletter just in time for events to crop up to require another! This week is one of those weeks as drought conditions are impacting the Province and HRM services. Here’s an update on park closures and water conservation. Park ShutdownThe big event …
Agenda, August 5 Morris StreetThe Morris Street bike lane circus was back before Council. Council’s approved direction for Morris Street was to convert it to a one-way street in order to accommodate a two-direction bike lane. After the Mayor initiated a review of the decision, Council took a second look …
