ECoB News
Burlington’s Candidates Speak: Taxation, Spending & Deficit
In their answers to our fourth question, Burlington's federal election candidates set out their priorities for taxation, spending and the deficit reduction. Candidates Lenaee Dupuis (NDP), Karina Gould (Liberal) and Gareth Williams (Green) give their takes....
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Burlington’s Candidates Speak: Intensification, Flood Prevention & more
In their answers to our third question, Burlington’s federal election candidates discuss what they would do with regard to key local issues – including over-intensification, flood prevention and the escarpment.
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Burlington’s Candidates Speak: Affordable Housing
In today's video, Burlington's election candidates address affordable housing. "Affordable housing is a concern for both millenials and seniors in Burlington. Other than platitudes, do you have concrete proposals to address this inter-generational problem?" Watch the...
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Election 2019: Candidates Speak on Climate Change
In today’s video, Burlington’s election candidates address climate change.
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ECOB Begins Releasing Federal Election Q and As Today
ECoB is pleased to announce it is releasing a series of videos with Burlington's federal candidates starting today. This week we will be publishing a total of EIGHT short videos where candidates* answer a variety of questions. View the first three videos below, or...
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2085 Pine St Development Proposal Ignores City Standards.
Delegation to Council presented by Roland Tanner, co-chair, Engaged Citizens of Burlington, on Sept 10th 2019. I am delegating today on behalf of Engaged Citizens of Burlington, and in support of the residents of Martha and Pine Streets who have registered their...
read moreUpdate on Burlington’s Official Plan Review
ECoB's executive and ward committees have been busy in recent months. We will be sending you the first of what will become a monthly newsletter in the next few days.But first we wanted to update you on one of the most important things happening at City Hall right now....
read moreWatch “A Tale of Two Cities: A Conversation with Mayors Meed Ward and Burton” Online
On June 13th 2019 ECoB staged "A Tale of Two Cities: A Conversation with Mayors Meed Ward and Burton" at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. You can now watch the entire conversation online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHIx_ZCbjyA
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ECoB Appears on the #TheIssue with Mark Carr
Co-chair Roland Tanner and ECoB member Gary Scobie appeared on #TheIssue with hosts Mark Carr and Brian Heagle last night to discuss Engaged Citizen's of Burlington's growth and evolution over the last 18 months, our expanding focus across the city, and our upcoming...
read moreWard 4 ECOB Meeting May 29th
Next Ward 4 meeting is March 29th at 7PM Location: Mainway Arena (link to google maps) About ECOB Ward Meetings: Ward committees will aim to keep council informed of resident opinions and help inform residents about local issues. About ECOB Engaged Citizens of...
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