Long Branch Neighbourhood Association AGM approves Bylaws and elects a slate of Board candidates
MPP Peter MIlczyn, Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy and
Minister of Housing, spoke briefly at the start of the Oct. 27, 2017 LBNA Annual General Meeting. Jaan Pill photo
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The Long Branch Neighbourhood Association AGM, which took place on Oct. 23, 2017 at the Long Branch Legion, went smoothly, and quickly.
Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn, who is also the Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy, and the Minister of Housing, spoke briefly at the at the start of the meeting, as did Ward 6 Councillor Mark Grimes.
As well, James Maloney, MP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, who was unable to attend, sent his greetings and best wishes.
Value of community associations
Ward 6 Councillor Mark Grime also spoke briefly at the meeting. Jaan Pill photo
MPP Milczyn spoke of the value of community associations such as the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association. He noted that when such associations make their views known, politicians pay attention. He said he was prepared to have his feet held to the fire!
Long Branch Neighbourhood Association Co-Chair Brian Liberty, a key player in the launch of the Association, chaired the AGM. Jaan Pill photo
Councillor Grimes also expressed his enthusiasm for the role that community associations can play in local communities – in Long Branch and also in other neighbourhoods across the Lakeshore, such as at Humber Bay Shores.
Bylaws
The Bylaws of the LBNA, which have been developed through extensive deliberations with input from many Long Branch residents, and a good number of meetings, were presented and approved.
As well, the seven Board candidates were introduced, and the majority of them (excluding a number who were unable to attend) introduced themselves with brief remarks. Each candidate spoke of the relevant experience and skills that she or he has, relating to the role that each candidate expected to play.
Christine Mercado (at the mic) will serve as Co-Chair of the Association, along with Brian Liberty. Jaan Pill photo
As a long-time Long Branch resident, I was super impressed with the breadth of professional and community-based experience – involving volunteer work in leadership positions in communities across the Greater Toronto Area – of each of the candidates.
The Board members were duly elected, as a slate of candidates.
Newly elected Board members Brian Liberty and Christine Mercado will serve as Co-Chairs of the Association.
The meeting went quickly, concluding with a Celebration (cake being served) and a chance for neighbours to catch up with each other, regarding the latest news updates and happenings.
Key issues
A slide posted at the meeting highlights key issues for the Association:
- Airplane Noise
- Neighbourhood Planning and Development
- Tree Canopy Preservation and Enhancement
- Special Events and Social Activities
- Public Safety / Parking / Traffic / Transit
- Parks / Waterfront
- Other
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