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I hope you have had a wonderful summer. I know many families are now gearing up for the start of school. I hope you enjoy these last few weeks of summer.

This month's newsletter contains some ward specific updates, including the proposal near Lakewood Civic Centre, and rezoning in Brighton. There are also some big items up for discussion related to the Downtown Event and Entertainment District, including a private partnership agreement and the funding strategy. Updates on all these items are included in the body of this email.

Don't forget to check out the community events at the bottom of this newsletter. Our local Community Associations, including Briarwood and Greystone, are planning community events in the coming weeks.

Summer has been well underway. I hope you have had the chance to enjoy this time.

This month City Council has a shortened meeting schedule. This newsletter provides an update on the items that will be before City Council on Wednesday, July 31 and some ward specific updates. This includes:

• Brighton Concept Plan amendments 
• Updates related to Saskatoon Transit, including fixed route service in Brighton and the start of Fire Community Support Program
• Exciting updates regarding Bus Rapid Transit
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment to Remove Minimum Parking Requirements

As I will be unable to provide the same level of detail in my newsletters while I am on a leave of absence, I wanted to ensure you still received notice ahead of City Council meetings. 

This newsletter will take an opportunity to share updates related to a few areas of interest for neighbours, including the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) proposals, median opening along McKercher Drive and proposed changes to the green bin program. 

As I will be unable to provide the same level of detail in my newsletters while I am away, I wanted to ensure you still received notice ahead of City Council meetings. This newsletter is being sent automatically to provide notice that City Council is meeting on May 29, 2024. Find out how to access the agenda and other relevant items. 

Today I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming municipal election. 

As I will be unable to provide the same level of detail in my newsletters while I am away, I wanted to ensure you still received notice ahead of City Council meetings. This newsletter is being sent automatically to provide notice that City Council is meeting on April 24, 2024. Find out how to access the agenda and other relevant items. 

As I will be unable to provide the same level of detail in my newsletters while I am away, I wanted to ensure you still received notice ahead of City Council meetings. This newsletter is being sent automatically to provide notice that City Council is meeting on March 27, 2024. Find out how to access the agenda and other relevant items. 

Learn more about Councillor Gersher's Maternity Leave

Happy New Year! I hope you have had a wonderful start to 2024 so far. 

To kick off the new year, every household in Ward 8 should have received a printed newsletter from me, reflecting on 2023 and looking forward to 2024. 

This month we will take a look at updates for the ward, including choosing new black cart bins and an update on the first provincial emergency shelter. City Council updates include decisions related to the Downtown Event and Entertainment District and the Accessibility Parking Program. 

This month's newsletter provides ward specific updates, including:

• notice of a public engagement opportunity for 8th Street's Corridor Plan,
• speed limit changes, and
• the Province's announcement regards homelessness and mental health supports.

This month's Public Hearing has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items, but the Regular Business meeting includes discussion around:

• vehicle noise mitigation updates, and
• an amendment request to the Heritage Designation Bylaw for the Third Avenue United Church.

You can also find community updates at the end of the newsletter.