Council held a public meeting on June 3, 2019 to solicit feedback on the planning process.
Although most peope are not interested in the process, when a zoning change comes up for consideration, it can become a real issue for citizens.
In February Council participated in a two-day Strategic Planning session to create the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. They are now embarking on their Public Engagement Plan to collect your feedback.
Public Meeting
Date: Monday, April 8, 2019 | Time: 5 p.m.
The proposed changes to the existing Council Proceedings Procedural Bylaw have us concerned that these changes further restrict the voices of Cobourg residents. We ask all our supporters to attend the public meeting tentatively scheduled for January 28, 2019 to make their voices heard.
The cities of Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo have launched a new public engagement platform: Engage Waterloo Region.
The new tool gives citizens the opportunity to have their say on local projects and initiatives. With evolving needs and the advancement of online engagement, the cities and the Region have switched to a new platform that will better facilitate public engagement through more robust tools and a modern, user-friendly design.
Council, CAO, Municipal Clerk and staff are not following the Town of Cobourg’s Public Engagement Policy. They are not listening to the public. Lydia Smith, Cobourg Taxpayers Association president gave that message before council on April 30, 2018.
Although the delegation focused on the 2 years and 12 missed engagement opportunities with respect to the Council’s recent approval to put a water playground on Cobourg Beach, Lydia was quick to point out that the policy was not followed during the New Amherst School re-zoning either.
© 2019 Cobourg Taxpayers Association
