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The Town of Ladysmith's Strategic Plan is a progressive vision set by Council for improving the lives of residents in a thriving town, and provides clear direction and focus for Council and staff over the current term.
Ladysmith is a charming small town with a thriving economy, vibrant downtown and picturesque waterfront, whose welcoming neighbourhoods reflect the quality of our citizens.
The Municipal Services Committee met for over an hour and a half on Monday, February 25, 2019. The decisions of the Committee are subject to Council's approval.
The first item on the agenda was a request by Councillor Stevens to revisit the planned public consultation on the retail sale of cannabis, and to cancel the planned community survey.
While the federal government legalized recreational cannabis last year, municipalities have enforcement over matters such as the location of cannabis retailers, signage and where consumption is allowed in town.
The Town's zoning bylaw currently prohibits the retail sale of cannabis in all areas of Ladysmith.
In the previous 2014-2018 council term a committee of councillors, staff and the RCMP Detachment Commander crafted the six questions for the survey.
After considerable discussion about the intent and value of the survey, the Municipal Services Committee on Monday approved a motion to continue as planned with delivering the survey and gathering feedback from residents about where recreational cannabis should be sold in Ladysmith.
Council could look at options during its Strategic Planning process for alleviating some of the financial strain on residents when it comes to utility bills and parcel taxes.
Committee members discussed a request from Councillor Stevens to have staff explore options for a sewer and water rate subsidy program for lower-income residents.
Councillor Stevens also proposed a discussion on how the Town might add water and sewer parcel taxes onto residents' quarterly utility bills. Parcel taxes are currently charged once a year, with the property taxes.
Councillors decided to review both items as part of its Strategic Planning process later this spring. The 2019-2022 Strategic Plan will set Town and Council's priorities and goals for this term.
Municipal Services Committee members also approved the Town approaching the Ladysmith Fishermen’s Wharf Association to request a seat on its board.
Also referred to as the Ladysmith Harbour Authority, the organization manages the Ladysmith Fisherman's Wharf located at the base of Ludlow Road through a lease agreement with Small Craft Harbours - a program of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Claire Salvador, a representative from Small Craft Harbours, recently told Council that future improvements are being proposed for the ageing wharf.
The Town of Ladysmith has updated its Official Community Plan (OCP) to help manage growth and change in a way that helps our community meet its goals
The Town of Ladysmith's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is a progressive vision set by Council for improving the lives of residents in a thriving town, and provides clear direction and focus for Council and staff over the current term.
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Council is proud to serve the over 9,000 residents who call the Town of Ladysmith home. Mayor and Council meet regularly as both Council and the Committee of the Whole. As part of their duties as elected officials, members of Council also serve on various boards and committees, including: the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Vancouver Island Regional Library Board, Community Planning Advisory Committee, Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, Youth Advisory Committee, and several more.
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