Rezoning for Carmichael Outreach

On December 7 the City of Regina hosted an open forum for residents to learn about the rezoning of a building on 12th Avenue and St. John Street. If the rezoning is approved by City Council, this building could be the home of Carmichael Outreach, which is currently located just a few blocks away. That organization's need for a new building is undeniable. But is this intersection appropriate?

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Ward 3 Community Council (December 15, 2016 @ 6:30PM)

Come out for my first Community Council meeting in Ward 3. Everyone is welcome.

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The case for ending homelessness: YWCA Regina

How many people are homeless in Regina? Is homelessness a serious issue in Regina?

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Overview of Regina Police Service Budget Increases

In my call for feedback on the Citizen Budget tool, several residents urged Council to cut the Regina Police Service budget. Ultimately the RPS budget is approved by the Regina Board of Police Commissioners, which includes the Mayor and Council members. Between 2006 and 2016, the RPS received average annual budget increases of 5.4%, or about $3.2 million. Meanwhile, the City’s overall budget increased by an average of 6.4% over the same period.

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Is the City of Regina “overspending” on employees? The data says no.

Lobby groups like the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) are quick to chastise public sector employers for “overspending” on salaries and employment benefits. This chorus typically becomes louder around budget time. But is there evidence to suggest that public employers, like the City of Regina, are overstaffed and overpaid? Historical trends say no.

 

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2016 Municipal Assessment and Levy Tax Bill: A Breakdown by Mill Class

Check out this breakdown of municipal taxes broken down by mill class.

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Notice of motion: 1915 Retallack Street – former Victoria Campus School Site

Please be advised that I will submit the following MOTION at the November 28, 2016 meeting of City Council.

Re:  1915 Retallack Street – former Victoria Campus School Site

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Community engagement

It looks like two months of hard work paid off.

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Thanks for your support! Now it's time to get to work...

Well, we did it.

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Q&A with the Heritage Community Association

What will you do to ensure Heritage continues to be an inclusive, diverse community as housing costs rise?

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