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Ward 8 Newsletter - June 2024
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.
Ward 8 Newsletter - January 2024
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.
Ward 8 Newsletter - November 2023
November is always a busy month in City Council Chambers. This newsletter provides an update on the following agenda items:
- Budget Deliberations (November 28 - 30, 2023)
- Housing Accelerator Fund
- Provincial Approach to Homelessness - Application for Emergency Residential Shelter
- Waste Collection Updates
- 2023 Construction Recap
- Establishment of 2024 Municipal Ward Boundaries
Ward 8 Newsletter - October 2023
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.
Ward 8 Newsletter - September 2023
For this month's newsletter, I will highlight an important event hosted by my female colleagues called Women Leading, provide an update on budget deliberations and the downtown event and entertainment district, provide highlights of decisions before City Council this month and upcoming events in our community.
Highlights include:
- Budget Next Steps
- Women Leading: Civic Engagement Forum for Immigrant and Refugee Women in Saskatoon
- Downtown Event and Entertainment District Funding Tools
- Black Bin Utility Update
- Governance Model of Appeal Boards
- Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review - Amendment Package Seven
Ward 8 Newsletter - May and June 2023
This months newsletter includes updates relating to:
- Budget and the funding gap - what does this mean?
- Civic Engagement Forum for Immigrant and Refugee Women in Saskatoon
- Cycling and safety improvements
- Zoning bylaw amendment
- New Animal Services Contracts
- Future of the City Greenhouse
- Dedicated Transit Support Workers
- E-scooter pilot
Ward 8 Newsletter - April 2023
With April well underway, it is time for our monthly Ward 8 update.
This month's updates includes, but is not limited to:
- update on provincial advocacy,
- neighbourhood events,
- proposed changes along McKercher Dr,
- update greenhouse gas targets, and
- expanded affordable housing units.
Ward 8 Newsletter - March 2023
This months newsletter includes updates relating to:
- the Downtown District Plan
- Proposed changes on McKercher Dr
- Green cart updates
- Ward 8 updates, including rezoning, Living in Harmony Awards, public art.
Ward 8 Newsletter - February 2023
This month's newsletter includes updates relating to:
- Ward 8 rezoning and discretionary use applications
- Community events taking place in Ward 8
- Updates from City Council
- Downtown Event and Entertainment District and associated District Plan,
- Delineating boundaries for the Northeast and Small Swale,
- An update on the Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), and
- The City’s Greenhouse facility.
Don't forget to keep an eye out for the printed newsletter delivered to every Ward 8 household this past week.
Ward 8 Newsletter - January 2023
Happy Lunar New Year to those celebrating!
With the change in Council and Committee schedules, this email is coming out a bit sooner than in the past. City Council meetings are now taking place on Wednesday's which should offer more time to review the agenda. This newsletter touches on some items on the agenda including:
- a report on the downtown arena private partner,
- the emergency response plan for snow, and
- a climate budget.
There are also some fun community events coming up, including the Greystone annual Winter Fun Day and the Winter Play Program. Don't forget to check out more information under the Ward 8 section.
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