Mayor's News, Meetings and Events

Share Your Burlington Beauty – Call for Photo Submissions

Mayor Marianne Meed Ward invites you to submit your favourite photos of Burlington’s stunning landscapes, from Lake Ontario sunrises to Niagara Escarpment views and serene trails.

The Mayor’s 2025 calendar will feature selected photos showcasing Burlington’s natural beauty. Photographers chosen will earn a $100 honorarium, receive full credit, and be recognized at a ceremony hosted by Mayor Meed Ward.

Deadline for submissions is Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Recognition ceremony will take place at City Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, at 4:30 p.m.

Visit the Mayor’s website for full details and submission guidelines!

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Mayor's Community Drop In - Nov. 27

Please come and connect with the Mayor at her next Drop In at Burlington Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..

Come on by, meet the Mayor, and share your thoughts on how to improve Burlington. Meetings will be on a first-come, first-served basis for around ten minutes. Mayor Meed Ward will be located close to the elevator on the first floor of the mall, not far from the food court and Old Navy.

This will be the Mayor's last Drop In session for the year. Stay tuned for her Drop In sessions for 2025!

Mayor's Speaker Series - Nov. 12

Mayor Meed Ward is hosting the second session of her Speaker Series on Tuesday, Nov. 12, exploring themes of growth, development and affordable housing.

This session is entitled “Growth is Coming: What’s In It For You?” The Mayor will be joined by three expert panelists: Jesse Helmer, Senior Research Associate at the Smart Prosperity Institute; Jeff Neven, CEO of Indwell; and Terri Johns, President & Founder of Landwise.

The discussion will be focused on managing growth, maintaining a high quality of life, and ensuring no one is left behind. We will hear from each panelist with time for a Q&A session with the audience.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a tradeshow in the lobby. The main event begins at 7 p.m.

This is a free event but space is limited! Reserve your seat today at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre:

Reserve your seat

Limit of four registrations per person.

Mayor's Speaker Series - May. 27

Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Deputy Mayor for Business and Red Tape Reduction Councillor Kelvin Galbraith are pleased to invite you to the inaugural speakers series event featuring renowned urban planner Jennifer Keesmaat for a discussion on housing, community development and growth.

Jennifer is passionate about creating places where people flourish. Named one of the “most powerful people in Canada” by Maclean’s, one of the “most influential” by Toronto Life, and one of the top Women of Influence in Canada, she spent five years as the City of Toronto’s Chief City Planner, where she was celebrated for her forward thinking and collaborative approach to city-building.

The Mayor’s Speaker Series ‘Innovation to Action’ is a dynamic series aimed at inspiring positive change and practical solutions within our city through innovative approaches and tangible actions.

This will be a free event at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., on Monday, May 27. Pre-registration is required...

Joint Statement on the Burlington 2023 Budget

Investing in our Community Now and for Future Generations

Burlington City Council approved the 2023 Budget at our meeting earlier today (Feb.14). There is no question this budget presented a challenge to staff, Council, and residents, but it also presented a clear opportunity to make our city better – not just for the next few years, but for future generations.

This budget makes key investments in community centres at the former Robert Bateman school site and new Skyway community centre and arena; as well as in park improvements; active transportation including cycling, walking and transit; coyote response to ensure public safety; more bylaw enforcement to improve quality of life; automated speed cameras to reduce speeding on local roads; and preserving our free Beachway parking pass program for Halton residents.

These investments respond directly to requests from residents about what their priorities are. We recognize these will vary – one person’s ‘need-to-have’ may be another person’s...