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BRAG is grateful for all the help we receive from the community.  We have been fortunate to receive valuable assistance from residents on particular areas in which they have an interest and/or expertise, such as the budget. 

Help can mean as little as offering a suggestion or as much as joining or leading a subcommittee on a topic of interest, joining our board, or anything in between.  The help can be one-time or ongoing.  All feedback is important and valued.

  • Write an article for this website.
  • Make a financial contribution.
  • Research.
  • Investigate a policy issue.
  • Serve on a committee.

Everyone can help. Please use the “CONTACT US” option at the top of the screen to let us know that you are interested.

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

The City Knows Best

Introduction I recently had an opportunity to review the letter that my BRAG colleague, Blair Smith, sent to the City of Burlington’s Commissioner of Community...

Our Quest Will Continue – An Update

On February 25th BRAG sent the following email request to Ms. Jacqueline Johnson, Commissioner of the City of Burlington’s Community Services Division. Ms. Jacqueline Johnson Commissioner, Community...

Caren Burcher 2025 Budget Delegation

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Jim Barnett 2025 Budget Delegation

DELEGATION TO BURLINGTON COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 4 TH , 2024 Good morning.  My name is Jim Barnett,  I have lived in Ward 4 for 55...

Stephen White 2025 Budget Delegation

DELEGATION TO BURLINGTON COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 4 TH, 2024 Good morning. My name is Stephen White, and in addition to being a Ward 5 resident,...

Survey: Interest-free loans for heat pumps

We're interested in your opinion on this issue. Please complete our Google forms survey. https://forms.gle/PZGkYLacSLERcaui8 In a few weeks we'll share the results here and in...

Petition on tax increases.

The city is asking for resident input for the 2025 budget without presenting an actual budget for our review. If you go to the city...

Increase of High-Rise Development in Burlington Downtown / Lakeshore

There have been high-rise condominiums in the downtown area of Burlington for many years, dating back to before the Millennium. The current race to...

Strong Mayor Powers and the End of Democratic Rule in Ontario

The Washington Post’s slogan is “Democracy Dies in Darkness.”   Democracy also dies in Ontario thanks to Premier Doug Ford’s “Strong Mayor Powers” legislation. The Ford...