2018 BUDGET- CITY BUDGET The budget was tabled this week with final

approval coming on December 13. If approved, your tax bills will increase by
approximately 2% again this year. Generally this is a stay the course budget but it
is still weak on maintenance items such as repaving roads and improving roadside
and park maintenance. The only repaving is on Terry Fox from just north of
Campeau to the Queensway. There is an increase in funding to fix potholes and
within regular budget for some pathway renewals. There will be an increase to 12
minutes between buses in the busiest rush hour for routes 63 and 64 and with the
opening of the Transitway to Moodie in late December, fewer delays due to
Queensway traffic will occur. Money is included for sewer and the pumping station
in the Business Park with design to be completed in 2018 and construction started
in 2019. The sidewalk planned along March Road from Teron to Campeau will now
be a multiuse pathway with much of it being inside the berm rather than along the
road. As I complete my review of the huge budge document Ill provide more
details at my upcoming Town Hall and on my website.

REMEMBER TGIF FOR MENTAL HEALTH is at THE BIG RIG on Friday

tickets will be available at the door. We have some great auction items so
come out to get some great gifts while enjoying a beverage and refreshments.
Chris and Erin Phillips will be there - 103 Schneider Road, November 17. 4-7pm.
All proceeds to the Raising Hope Campaign to support construction of the Mental
Health facility at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. Tickets $25 at the door, from
my office or online at http://tinyurl.com/TGIFbigrig/.

LAST TOWN HALL OF THE YEAR, & MOSQUITO UPDATE, November 20, 7
9pm, Mlacak Centre. Heavy rains this year caused many challenges to the
mosquito program. Mark Ardis from GDG and City staff will present the results of
this years program and the research study. Provide input on the City Budget, hear
about whats happening in 2018 and see updates on ongoing development for the
Kanata mosque, retirement homes, KNL lands and future subdivisions in Kanata
North. Also live streamed on my facebook site.

KANATA SANTA CLAUS PARADE NOV 19 1:30 PM- Join me this Sunday at
the Kanata Santa Claus Parade and support the Kanata Food Cupboard by bringing
money and non-perishable food items to fill their shelves. The parade will travel
from the corner of Terry Fox and Castlefrank to Abbeyhill Road to Hazeldean Mall.

CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST Do you have any young artists in the family? Im
looking for submissions for my annual Christmas Card contest! There are three
categories for young people between the ages of 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12 and all are
welcome to submit an entry. For more details and the entry form please visit my
website. Winners will be announced at my festive event.

AN INVITATION TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS and ALL FAITHS TO MY

ANNUAL FESTIVAL EVENT at the Beaverbrook Library on December 4 from
6:30 8:30 pm. Meet your neighbours, enjoy harp music and childrens
performance and have a few goodies.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 18, 7pm Enchanted Mosaic Community Concert and Art Exhibition,
Earl of March High School. Information at www.cfuwkanata.ca.

Nov. 19 - Kanata Santa Claus Parade, 1:30 pm - from Castlefrank Road at Terry
Fox to the Hazeldean Mall.
Nov. 20 - Kanata North Town Hall, Mlacak Centre, Halls C and D, 7 -9 pm.
Dec. 2 OC Transpo Food Drive,
Dec 4 Christmas Social, Beaverbrook Library, 6:30 8:30 pm
Dec 7 Environmental Assessment for Light Rail Open House, Kanata
Recreation Centre, 5:30 - 8:00 pm