Help Me Stop 59 Storey Skyscrapers
June 7, 2022 the Town of Oakville proposed amendments to the Town plan that would allow 59 storey skyscrapers to be built in Oakville.
Read more here.
Oakville Isn’t What it Once Was
In the past four years, I've met with, and spoken to, thousands of people in our community. Residents are telling me that the Oakville they love is changing, and not in a good way. In February of this year, the Town's own "Citizen Satisfaction Survey" showed (see page 10) that 6 out of 10 residents WOULD NOT recommend Oakville to their family and friends. Oakville scored 20 on its “net promotor score” (how many people are supporters vs detractors). That is 19 points lower than Air Canada!
Too Much Congestion.
Congestion is making it harder to get around town. Better planning to avoid congestion is one solution. SmartTraffic technology, traffic light synchronization and keeping cars off the road will help too.
Learn more about my plans to reduce congestion here.
Oakville Ranks Behind Burlington as Best Place to Live
In last year's Maclean’s Magazine ranking of Canada's Best Places to Live, Oakville ranked #70. One spot better than Hamilton. MacLean's says Burlington is a more desirable place to live. Burlington ranked #35.
See Maclean’s full rankings here.
End 14-year Record of Excessive Property Tax Increases
The average home in Oakville is paying $6,666 more in property taxes since 2006. Cumulatively property taxes increased 78%, almost triple Canadian inflation.
See my commitment to hold taxes at the rate of inflation and restore responsible fiscal management to Oakville here.