Tom Lewis - Ward 5 Councillor

On Monday December 18th at 6pm Council will be receiving and voting on the Recommendation Report for the Proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments for the Implementation of Land Use Policies and Regulations regarding Short Term Rentals in the Town of Fort Erie. This will include a discussion and direction about including Waterfront properties…

In an effort to help our community prepare for emergency situations that often include power outages. The Town of Fort Erie has partnered with Canadian Niagara Power Inc. to create a 72-hour emergency kit postcard that will be delivered to Fort Erie homes. This work was done by the Fort Erie Fire Department – Public…

Today, on Remembrance Day we honour the women and men who served, and continue to serve our country, in times of war, conflict, and peace. We pause to remember their brave sacrifices. Today we pay tribute to those who have lost their lives, and those who have been physically or mentally scarred by their service,…

The Municipal Corporation of the Town of Fort ErieCouncil-in-Budget Committee Meeting Agenda Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Council Chambers, starting at 6:00 p.m. To view the Capital Budget documents once posted click here.

Last budget year, the Region of Niagara approved significant increases to the budget, including a 7.58 percent increase to its operating budget, an 8.5 percent increase to the water and wastewater budget, and a 5.5 percent increase for wastewater management. “I was proud to second the motion by my colleague Councillor George McDermott and it…

The Crystal Beach 5k race is on October 7th and this year will be the 19th Annual 5K run/walk. The race will begin at begin and end at Sneakers on Erie Rd in Crystal Beach. The 5K race begins at 11 a.m., with the 1K Kids Run starting at 10:15 a.m. All registrants will receive a participation medal and a CB5K t-shirt registration and additional…

The Truth and Reconciliation Walk is on Friday, September 29, 2023 The 3rd Annual Truth and Reconciliation Walk from Mather Arch to the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre will take place on Friday. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 400-500 participants. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Saturday, September 30, 2023.…

On July 24, 2023, the Town of Fort Erie Council unveiled it’s draft 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP) that identifies priorities that will lead the municipality over the next four years. Draft Corporate Strategic Plan – https://bit.ly/3KzQMYj We encourage the public to provide feedback on the draft Plan through an online survey from July 26…

At the council meeting of July 10th the closure of the traveled section of Sherkston Road (Point Abino Road, north of Michener Road), Bertie Street (also known as Ridge Road North – Triangle), and Bowen Road (at Ott Road – Triangle) were approved to be closed. The town staff recommendation to the council was that: Council…