Category Archives: Jobs

Deferred Breithaupt proposal ignores city’s own neighbourhood policy

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

° Late last night, with a gallery full of residents and inner-city neighbourhood-association representatives, Kitchener councillors agreed to defer a decision on the Breithaupt proposal in a 7-3 vote. The move gives residents, planners and the developer until June 25 … Continue reading →

Posted in Jobs, Light Rail Transit, Neighbourhoods, Transparency, Vibrant Downtown | 2 Comments

Non-elected board will spend $8-million of taxpayers’ cash

Posted on February 10, 2015 by

So much for voter accountability, government transparency and the public’s right to know how tax dollars are spent. Kitchener council last night (Feb.9) approved an economic report from staff that recommended council allow a non-elected board of directors to spend at … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Democracy Ward 9, Jobs, Regional economy, Transparency | Leave a comment

Front-porch politics in Kitchener’s vibrant Ward 9

Posted on October 26, 2014 by

Your vote counts. That’s the powerful lesson learned when I was elected by a single vote in 2010 that I would like to communicate before tomorrow’s election. And, based on subsequent conversations with hundreds of people convinced that they each cast … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Culture, Democracy Ward 9, Giving thanks, Heritage, Jobs, Light Rail Transit, Low-Cost Housing, Neighbourhoods, Perks and Expenses, Transparency, Vibrant Downtown, Voter Turnout, Ward News | 2 Comments

Ward 9 time of the signs

Posted on September 10, 2010 by

Today’s the day Kitchener’s election bylaw permits municipal candidates to put up lawn signs. Members of our campaign crew — recent experts in the use of boltcutters required to snip metal prongs that support signs — were out braving blisters … Continue reading →

Posted in Amalgamation, Greener City, Heritage, Jobs, Low-Cost Housing, Perks and Expenses, Rockway Seniors, Speeding Traffic, Transit, Transparency, Vibrant Downtown, Victoria Park, Voter Turnout, Where's Frank | Leave a comment

In Kitchener, watch or listen to Frank

Posted on September 3, 2010 by

Rogers TV should be commended for programming a series of all-candidate debates for the October 25 election. The one-hour debate for Ward 9 council candidates will be live Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. on Rogers TV Cable 20 in Waterloo … Continue reading →

Posted in Amalgamation, Greener City, Heritage, Jobs, Low-Cost Housing, Perks and Expenses, Rockway Seniors, Speeding Traffic, Transit, Transparency, Vibrant Downtown, Victoria Park, Voter Turnout, Where's Frank | Leave a comment

Time for a change of approach at Kitchener city hall

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

After 38 years of local journalism and column writing, I’m seeking election to city council in Kitchener’s Ward 9. The ward includes Victoria Park, a beautiful neighbourhood where I live with the very patient and caring love of my life, … Continue reading →

Posted in Greener City, Heritage, Jobs, Low-Cost Housing, Perks and Expenses, Rockway Seniors, Speeding Traffic, Transparency, Vibrant Downtown, Victoria Park, Voter Turnout | Leave a comment