For the first time this term, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is preparing what’s known as a Mayor’s Budget — a new process introduced...

Reflections on the Last Quarter of 2025 It’s been quite the year. Accountability, Integrity, and Transparency Over the past months, I’ve...

As approved by Town Council during its September 23, 2025, Council Meeting, and subsequently accepted by Hummel, a settlement of...

The 2024 Annual Town Report has now been published and is available for review. One section that has drawn attention is the...

Settlement Achieved in the Matter of Black (27 Prideaux) v the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake September 16, 2025 Following the Closed...

SORE (Save Our Rand Estate) recently submitted an application to the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake to rezone the Rand Estate property....

This past week, I had the privilege of attending the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa alongside...

I grew up in Old Town, just off Charlotte Street. In 2001, my world was turned upside down when I lost my mother to cancer. I was only 21...

Regional Councillor Andrea Kaiser Takes Action on Policing Cost Inequities Tonight at Regional Council Tonight at Niagara Regional...

While it’s easy to point to property tax increases as a driver of housing unaffordability, it’s important to look at the full picture....

Why “Wine Country” Isn’t Missing from Our Tourism Strategy—It’s Just Not the Whole Story Recently, there’s been considerable media...

I attended the St. Davids Ratepayers AGM yesterday and appreciated the opportunity to listen and engage. As always, the group brought...

Council didn’t. Last week Council voted and approved the NOTL Tourism Strategy, 6-3. Since then, Facebook posts have shared a few...

Your job as an elected Municipal Councillor is to ensure fairness and equity for all resident and business tax payer. I promised fairness...

With the Temporary Patio program coming up on 5 years as being “temporary”, the Royal George planning a major rebuild, and the sewers backing up into Queen St businesses, it was a no brainer to propose a Master Secondary Plan for our Queen/Picton Heritage District. Residents are up in arms about sunsetting the temporary patios at the end of 2025. Many took to Facebook and pointed out that there is an overwhelming response to wanting the outdoor patios. “Listen to your constit

Summarizing budget process and working through the process over the Holidays, so we are prepared and ready to finalize in the New Year.

Understanding Property Taxes in Niagara-on-the-Lake 🏡 Understanding the budget process and property tax breakdown can feel...

While everyone has a right to a peaceful protest, last nights “Take Back NOTL” protest was far from peaceful. Police advised Town staff to have council member enter through the gates of the Operations building for safety. As we pulled up to Town Hall, and slowly tried to make our way back to the parking area without hitting anybody, the screaming started. Escorted by our CAO, Fire Chief and Police from the car to the staff entrance door, I was called a “(racist slang)” a “C U

It’s been 6 months into year 2 of my term. Thought last year was tough with criticism until now. Growing up here, I’ve always been proud...

Happy New Year to all! Just when the inbox was quiet, a letter from the Integrity Commissioner appears. For some background; I ran for...