Tom Lewis - Fort Erie, Ward 5 Councillor

Earlier tonight, Fort Erie Council addressed the resignation letter from Niagara Health and clarified key points. It is unfortunate that Niagara Health chose to resign from the Community Health Services Committee, citing limited progress. However, several council members and staff highlighted the significant advancements made over the past 2.5 years and decades long frustration with…

Tonight Council received Report IS-06-2024 regarding the Farr Avenue Traffic Calming forinformation purposes, and Council directed staff to include the cost of Farr Avenue Traffic Calming Trial Measures in the 2025 budget, for consideration. For More details click here

Recently, I asked TOFE Council to support a pilot project to allow for Kayaks and Paddle Boards at the Bay Beach public beach facility. I am happy to report that I was successfully in achieving this goal and thank TOFE Council and Staff for their support in making this happen for the 2024 season. The…

The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) advising that the appeal filed by a citizens group called the Fort Erie Neighbourhood Preservation Group (OLT OLT-24-000248 and OLT-24-000249) regarding both the Town of Fort Erie’s Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment for Short Term Rentals (01-2024 and 02-2024) was dismissed on June 6, 2024, following Royal Assent…

Tonight Council received Report CAO-10-2024 regarding the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Training Workplan and proposed next steps for information purposes. The purpose of this report is to provide an information update on the status of the EDI trainingworkplan and facilitated next steps to strengthen EDI competencies of all Town employees,Town Council, with support from the…

The Town of Fort Erie’s decision to oppose a development proposal along its historic waterfront properties on Erie Road was upheld by the Ontario Land Tribunal.  On Monday, April 29, 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) dismissed an appeal to amend the Town of Fort Erie’s Zoning By-law (No. 129-90) sought by Crystal Bay Cottages…

Parks and Open Space Master Plan Open House dates For more details click here

In preparation for the April 8th eclipse event the Town of Fort Erie recently provided an update to Council at its March 4th meeting to answer questions for residents and visitors. Information summary What has the TOFE done to prepare for this event There is expected to be anywhere from 500,000 to 1,000,000 visitors to…

You are invited to the Town of Fort Erie visioning workshop for the Official Plan. Your participation will help ensure your priorities and vision for the Town looking into year #2051 are included! More details https://letstalk.forterie.ca/official-plan-review-and-update

The Municipal Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie Council-in-Budget Committee Meeting Wednesday, January 31st, at 6 pm in Council Chambers. To read the full report or to watch the budget meeting click here