We need to take new market trends into consideration. While there are several luxury condominiums on the books for the near future, there is a not much in place for affordable housing. The “tiny home trend” has yet to make headway here in Belleville but it will be coming, and we should be ready. Smaller homes on smaller lots can be cost effective and easier to maintain for people who want their independence but have limited resources.
Building where there are existing services is less costly than expanding services into new areas. We need to encourage infill and brownfield redevelopment. Service expansion into new areas should be in accordance with established long-term plans.
We are wondering what your plan would be for the Belleville Bulls? Also who would be the mayor you could work with?
Hi Gord and Betty,
Thank you for contacting me.
The Belleville Bulls are a great brand to have associated with our city. I would like to see City Council negotiate with the OHL, the franchise owner, local businesses and neighbouring communities to find a solution that would see the Bulls remain without imposing an additional tax burden on the citizens of Belleville.
There are seven contenders for the mayor’s position and I have met with all of them. I would have no issue working with whomever got elected. My discussions with each have been frank and honest.
Again, thank you for your engagement in the municipal election.