In the coming weeks, Windsor-Essex residents will have the opportunity to help build the first-ever Community Safety and Well-Being Plan through a series of surveys and public meetings.
Similar plans are being formulated by municipal governments across the province as mandated by the Ontario government. It is amending the Police Services Act and the Safer Communities Act.
It is a chance for residents to help create a community where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, and has their needs met. Topics include financial security, mental and physical health, education, crime and housing.
The public survey is open now and is available online until Monday, March 15. It is available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.
The public meetings will take place over Zoom.
* City of Windsor Consultation 1 is on Tuesday, February 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
* Town of Amherstburg on Thursday, February 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
* Town of Tecumseh on Saturday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
* Town of LaSalle on Tuesday, March 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
* Municipality of Lakeshore on Thursday, March 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
* City of Windsor Consultation 2 on Saturday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
* Town of Essex on Monday, March 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
* Town of Kingsville on Wednesday, March 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
* Municipality of Leamington on Thursday, March 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The project team has also consulted with underrepresented communities, municipal staff, police services, health and mental healthcare providers, education leaders, and those in children and youth services.
