When I was elected, I promised to begin a newsletter and I am proud to present the second edition!

Something for everyone taking place this year from kids zone to entertainment, all capped off by spectacular fireworks show

Proposed licensing program includes fees for short-term rental owners, enhanced enforcement services for complaints and a demerit point system

Food insecurity impacting more than 10,000 Kawartha Lakes residents, according to health unit data

The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society and Ward 3 councillor Mike Perry are providing free rain barrels to residents to alleviate pressure on sewer systems during rainy season

Council will make a final decision on the section of trail at its next regular council meeting April 18

April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also put stress on local sewer systems and roads.

Kawartha Lakes is seriously considering turning a piece of city owned property on Juniper Street in Fenelon Falls into a public park with the help of local fundraising and promises from neighbours to assist in maintaining the property.

More than a dozen local residents and short-term rental owners had their say on the issue April 4

Councillors in The City of Kawartha Lakes voted to remove a plan to close part of the Victoria Rail Trail to motorized traffic from a motion coming to council in a few weeks.

Three new telecommunications towers got the green light to move ahead in former Verulam and Mariposa Townships

In a unanimous vote, council supported a memo from the mayor denying support or endorsement of any new minister’s zoning orders (MZOs) or amendments until Growth Management Study is completed

Environmental Assessment recommended changing parking lot traffic flow at Lindsay and Helen streets to right turns only

Young people are the future in Ward 3 and we are in very good hands. Meet Logan MacInnis!

News from council, an update on my service as councillor, and how you can come talk to me - no appointment needed.

More cell towers, getting ready for rain, and an update to some on-going work in our region.

It’s been a busy time since being sworn in as your Councillor about 10 weeks ago:

• everyone seemed to enjoy the “Meet and Greet” and New Year’s drop-in at my home since the election. It was good to see so many people come out and enjoy some social time together;

• the boil water advisory has been lifted on Murray and West Streets in Fenelon;

• I helped ensure sidewalk snow removal for seniors at FAILA;

• in response to residents’ concerns, I have spoken with the detachments commanders and the OPP will be increasing speed limit enforcement in Ward 3 this spring, especially in areas around Hickory Beach, Fenelon, and Long Beach. Watch out!;

• Cambray, some of Cameron (off Hwy 35), and Sandy Point Road in Hickory Beach are being designated “40km areas”;

• the City is providing options to increase pedestrian safety in front of Fenelon Township Public School

• the ballpark in Fenelon now has a season fence to reduce wear and tear on the parking lot;

• I did a “ride along” with the City’s snow plowing here in Ward 3 up in the Glenarm, south Balsam Lake and Killarney Bay areas;

• the City will be video scoping all sewer pipes in Fenelon Falls by this fall to find any inflow or infiltration which can put the system at risk of back up in heavy rains. The Fenelon wastewater treatment plant has plenty of overall capacity; and, most importantly

• I have been helping with everyday concerns – my favourite part of the job – from snow plowing to tree cutting and from speed zones to clearing sewer grates.

Provincially appointed representative David Marshall and newly elected Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky acclaimed to chair and vice-chair posts

Ontario’s 2022 municipal elections saw astoundingly poor turnouts in most centres. In Kawartha Lakes only one in three registered voters chose to cast a ballot last October. In Burlington, Niagara Falls and St. Catharines the turnout was closer to one in four.