On July 24, 2023, the Town of Fort Erie Council unveiled it’s draft 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP) that identifies priorities that will lead the municipality over the next four years.
Draft Corporate Strategic Plan – https://bit.ly/3KzQMYj
We encourage the public to provide feedback on the draft Plan through an online survey from July 26 to August 11, 2023. Learn more – https://bit.ly/3OMz9Hd
At the council meeting of July 10th the closure of the traveled section of Sherkston Road (Point Abino Road, north of Michener Road), Bertie Street (also known as Ridge Road North – Triangle), and Bowen Road (at Ott Road – Triangle) were approved to be closed. The town staff recommendation to the council was that: Council receives Report IS-17-2023 regarding the closures of the traveled portions of Sherkston Road (Michener Road at Point Abino Road North Triangle), Bertie Street (at Ridge Road North – Triangle), and Bowen Road (at Ott Road – Triangle) for information purposes; and That: Council directs staff to prepare the necessary By-law and proceed with the road closures.
At tonight’s Council meeting council considered the Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment – Canadian Condominium – 272 Ridge Road South – Wendy McGaeghan and Patrick McGaeghan – Owners – Culture Developments Inc. / 5038257 Ontario Inc. (Craig Devries) – Agent. This proposed draft plan of subdivision was approved with two amendments moved by myself and supported by the majority of Council. The amendments included adding that no Short Term Rentals (STR) be allowed in this subdivision and no roof top patio’s or amenity space be allowed on the upper levels of this proposal. To review the proposal that council considered visit https://pub-forterie.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=256
To view the recording of the meeting click here
Today, I was pleased to participate in the 2nd annual Fort Erie Pride celebrations at Fort Erie Town Hall. Events started at 12noon and ended with a concert happening all day with concert (Simply Hip) starting at 8:30pm at the Fort Erie Leasureplex.
Be you! Be Proud! This is why I am proud to call Fort Erie, home. A place where we welcome and celebrate and appreciate our diversity.
On Monday June 26th 2023 Council will be considering the Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment – Canadian Condominium – 272 Ridge Road South – Wendy McGaeghan and Patrick McGaeghan – Owners – Culture Developments Inc. / 5038257 Ontario Inc. (Craig Devries) – Agent
To read the full report please visit https://pub-forterie.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=256 Questions to be addressed to Town of Fort Erie Planner Daryl Vander Veen Intermediate Development Planner dvanderveen@forterie.ca or you may contact Councillor Tom Lewis at tlewis@forterie.ca
In 2008, TV station Buffalo WNED, paid tribute to our Crystal Beach Amusement Park. Earlier this week the episode appeared again, and was also highlighted on social media. The magic never fades and it was nice to see social explode with fond memories.
To view the episode visit 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb7wqj6NFYk
Earlier today I was informed that Niagara Health (NH) plans to reduce (by half) the Urgent Care Services at the Douglas Memorial site in Fort Erie. The NH has informed us that this change will happen as of July 5th, 2023 and this is not a temporary reduction in services.
Health Care in Ontario includes Fort Erie and for more than 25 years the NH and various Provincial Governments have removed services from our growing community. Niagara Health includes Fort Erie and health care in our region is not about one community winning and another losing.
I am pleased that Fort Erie Council will be having a Special Meeting next week on Monday, June 5th to consider the matter and our options. As more information becomes available, I will do my best to keep the community informed with regular updates on social media and on this constituency page.
Please see the statement below from the Town of Fort Erie click here.
While diversity leads to the presence of differences, equity is the process that ensures a fair system through which the possible outcomes for everyone are equal. Equality does not hurt anyone! 
Fort Erie is a safe, beautiful, and inclusive space to call home, and I am truly blessed to say I live here.
I would like to wish EVERYONE a happy and safe Pride Month! Town of Fort Erie
To learn more about Pride Niagara events click here Fort Erie Pride click here.
On Monday, May 29th Fort Erie Council approved the Short Term Rental (STR) Land Use Study Report PDS-41. It was a lengthy report and the beginning of the Zoning and OP process which will include several public meetings and a full public process.
The report, including the study, may be accessed using the following links:
1. https://forterie.civicweb.net/…/31BFE64FE137472E8F55BBF…
2. https://forterie.civicweb.net/…/7D9A2DB731FF481F96EE003…
Dates and information about the process will share on this site and www.forterie.ca
TOFE Council will consider by law and Report PDS-41-2023 regarding the Fort Erie Short Term Rental (STR) Land Use Study at its regular meeting of Council May 29, 2023.
The report, including the study, may be accessed using the following links:
Please be aware that the May 29, 2023 meeting will not be a public open house/meeting. Those wishing to make a delegation to Council on this matter should visit the following webpage.
https://www.forterie.ca/pages/CouncilDelegation