Our Old Town Hall will be more than 130 years old by the time we finish its revitalization. We have an opportunity to reaffirm the same insights and vision as did the council who decided to build this landmark in 1883.

Two high rise development proposals near Yonge Street and Davis Drive are signalling a shift in the tone and texture of how we will manage our growth. To be clear, I do not favour unrestricted, unencumbered growth. That would be irresponsible. At the same time, I do not believe it is appropriate to pass a resolution that sets notional height restrictions for buildings without due process.

By designating all School Zones as Community Safety Zones, the fines are doubled for traffic offences in these areas. Does that make sense to you?

I have been on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn for about 3 years now, hoping that it could be an effective tool to connect with our community. For the most part is has been. Unfortunately, there is also a destructive, mean-spirited side to the way some people use Social Media.

I am troubled by the tone of the debate and the proceedings which we have witnessed in the past few months. They have been unproductive. Emotion, accusations, rhetoric and hyperbole have distracted council from doing the very work that our residents sent us to Town Hall to accomplish when they voted last October.