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Virtual public meetings continue in February

COVID-19: UrbanToronto Updates from the Industry for January 27, 2021

Urbantoronto.ca
Jan. 28, 2021

The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts on what have been booming real estate and building industries. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis.

In today's report: Virtual public meetings continue in February

The City of Vaughan recognizes the importance of protecting citizens from the global COVID-19 pandemic while also continuing to move the city forward. Supporting this direction, electronic-participation for Committee of the Whole, Council and task force meetings will continue next month.

Public consultation remains a vital part of the planning and city-building process. While Vaughan City Hall remains closed to the public, there are many ways citizens can participate in meetings and have their say, including:

The following meetings are scheduled to take place virtually in February:

Visit vaughan.ca/CouncilMeetings for a full schedule of meetings and agendas. A livestream of each meeting will be available at vaughan.ca/LiveCouncil.

All speaker requests and written submissions must be received by noon on the last business day before each meeting. In addition, they must relate to a matter on the agenda, clearly state the request or message trying to be conveyed and include the participant’s name and contact information. The name and address for any citizens submitting a communication -- written, electronic or by telephone -- will appear in the public record and be posted online following the meeting. For additional details about submitting a communication or speaking live, visit vaughan.ca/HaveYourSay.