Hear a Tale of Two Cities: A Conversation With Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Oakville Mayor Rob Burton on June 13
On June 13, I will be joining Oakville Mayor Rob Burton for an informative evening where we will discuss some important issues, similarities and differences between our two neighbouring municipalities. The event will be moderated by the co-chair of the incorporated non-profit Engaged Citizens of Burlington (ECOB), Roland Tanner.Please find more information on the evening from ECOB's Eventbrite page.DESCRIPTION:Two cities, in some ways very similar, in other ways very different. Over the last decade, Burlington, it is fair to say, has seen division over the direction of council, and the implications of intensification for different areas of the city.Oakville, like Burlington, has to meet provincial targets for intensification. Yet it has not seen the major changes to its downtown that Burlington is seeing. Nor has it seen, so far, the strength of citizen opinion that has arisen in Burlington. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with the mayors of Burlington and Oakville, as they consider the contrasting experiences in each city, and what we can learn from the other.DETAILS:
- Location: Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Studio Theatre;
- Date: June 13, 2019 from 7-8:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free, but register on eventbrite page
Tickets are limited, and available on first come, first served basis.