Planning, Development & Land Use Committee
Volunteer Overview Helping shape how Niagara-on-the-Lake grows This committee focuses on how planning and development decisions affect residents and the long-term character of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Members review community-wide planning issues such as growth management, housing, heritage protection, and significant development proposals, and help identify where resident perspectives should be thoughtfully brought forward. Why this matters Planning decisions shape neighbourhoods, infrastructure, and quality of life for decades. Helpful perspectives include Interest in planning, housing, heritage, sustainability, or community development. Professional experience is welcome but not required.
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* Peter Neame
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Infrastructure, Environment & Climate Resilience Committee
Volunteer Overview Focusing on systems that support daily life and future resilience This committee looks at infrastructure and environmental systems that affect safety, mobility, and long-term resilience, including stormwater and flooding, transportation, climate impacts, and major capital projects. Members help identify risks, patterns, and priorities and support informed discussion on infrastructure planning and environmental resilience. Why this matters Strong infrastructure planning reduces risk, protects property, and supports long-term community resilience. Helpful perspectives include Interest or experience in infrastructure, environment, climate adaptation, transportation, or related fields.
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* Steve Hardaker
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Community Services, Quality of Life & Tourism Management Committee
Volunteer Overview Supporting livability, balance, and resident well-being This committee focuses on everyday life in Niagara-on-the-Lake, including community services, accessibility, recreation, seniors’ supports, and the impacts of tourism and events on neighbourhoods. Members help identify trends and priorities and explore constructive ways to balance resident well-being and economic activity. Why this matters Quality of life depends on how services, amenities, and tourism are managed for residents year-round. Helpful perspectives include Interest in community well-being, accessibility, recreation, seniors’ services, or tourism impacts.
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* Andrea Leja
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Governance, Finance & Civic Engagement Committee
Volunteer Overview Strengthen local democracy and financial accountability. Volunteers help review municipal budgets, governance practices, and support election readiness initiatives. Ideal volunteers: People with interest in policy, finance, governance, elections, or community engageme