Norfolk County is calling on community members to get involved in the Mayor’s Affordability Roundtable.
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People can participate by speaking at a monthly roundtable meeting about the featured topic.
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“I encourage members of the community to provide a delegation to share their suggestions and ideas on how Norfolk County can move forward with initiatives to achieve greater affordability for residents now and into the future,” said Mayor Amy Martin. “Roundtables are an effective way to bring diverse perspectives forward to improve conditions for all our residents.”
The first meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27 will outline the roundtable’s goals and outcomes, focused on affordability priorities, including housing.
Monthly meetings starting in March will focus on these themes:
- Monday, March 25 – Identifying ways the county can provide in-kind services to residents.
- Tuesday April 30 – Development and housing.
- Tuesday, May 28 – Partnership opportunities with local businesses, developers and other organizations.
- Tuesday, June 25 – Lobbying to upper levels of government.
At a final meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, a summary of the information gathered with be presented and motions to be brought to council will be finalized.
Meetings will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm at council chambers, 50 Colborne St. South in Simcoe, and streamed and recorded online at NorfolkCounty.ca/Watch.
To register a deputation at an upcoming meeting or to learn more about the Mayor’s Affordability Roundtable, visit NorfolkCounty.ca/Roundtable .
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