From 2016-2021 we have grown by 789 residents! Although this may not seem like a huge number but growing by 3.9 percent is a big deal. I am happy to welcome new residents into our municipality and hope we continue on the trend of stable, responsible growth. https://www.countyofessex.ca/en/news/2021-census-county-of-essex-continues-to-grow.aspx
No one should ever have to crawl on the floor to the bathroom… I am so excited to discuss the following topics on Monday, some more than others. Affordable housing is something we can not talk enough about! I have been inquiring about the possibility of after-hours bylaw enforcement for… Read More »Committee of the Whole Council Meeting: Monday, April 25, 2022 4:00 p.m.
Please feel free to join us if you want to listen or chime in on this very important topic in our municipality. Councillor Matyi recently entered a Notice of Motion that is going to be discussed at council on May 2nd. Moved That… all license applications to operate short term… Read More »Community Zoom on Short Term Rentals
Rodney Klie & Sherry Bondy Former Harrow Hawks!
April 19th ESSEX council meeting the following Notice of Motion was entered by Councillor Matyi: ‘Moved That… all license applications to operate short term rental properties established after May 2, 2022, will require the owner of the STR to be living in or on the property which is their primary… Read More »Short Term Rental: Notice of Motion Coming to Council May 2nd
I have been getting questioned about the upcoming municipal election. I checked our website today to see what information was there that I could pass along to those who asked me questions. Turns out the information on the Town of Essex website has not yet been updated. I have been… Read More »Update- Running for Council: Election Information here!
Council this week is moved to Tuesday due to Easter Monday. For the first time in awhile, we do not have any meetings before our Regular Meeting. The Agenda is fairly small but we still have a lot of great topics to discuss. We are receiving an update on our… Read More »Notice of Regular Council Meeting: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 6:00 p.m.
Let’s Not Throw Decorum Out the Window
A Report to Council in 2018 on Beach Roads: Years ago, farmers and lakefront land owners developed their lake front properties into summer cottages. In some instances, no engineering was utilized to develop a proper subdivision with consideration to traffic flow, utility services, or road allowances. As a result, a… Read More »Beach Roads in the Town of Essex
Share any ideas you have with me! Email me at sbondy@essex.ca Time to Create a Municipal Task Force Some ideas/suggestions I have to create more attainable and affordable housing in our town. Explore more land leased communities like Klie’s Beach/Wildwood and consider ways to expand on places like Klie’s Beach… Read More »Affordable Housing Ideas and Policy Proposals
Despite the Motion Not Being Supported this is HUGE Victory for Shareholders Defeated Motion at Essex Council April 4th: Councillor Bondy Moved by Councillor Bondy, Seconded by Councillor Verbeek That the vacant seat on the E.L.K Energy Board be filled by someone in the community through an application process based on… Read More »Essex Council Discusses E.L.K Board Member Skill Set, Mayor Admits to Issues
A Report on the April 4th Agenda is Proposing the Following Advance Polls: Election Day October 24th 10am to 8 pm. Locations to be determined in all wards.