The Committee's mandate is to provide advice to Council regarding housing affordability and attainability in the Town of Fort Erie
The Committee's objectives shall be but are not limited to:
a) Provide a forum for the exchange of information on affordable housing issues and initiatives and recommend potential responses, actions and directions
b) Monitor and obtain information on the local housing market and identify trends and emerging housing needs in the community
c) Provide advice and make recommendations concerning affordable housing opportunities and initiatives
d) Provide advice and make recommendations for a comprehensive plan to address affordable housing initiatives
e) Encourage a range of safe and affordable housing options which meet the needs of individuals and families of varying income levels, age groups and needs
f) Advocate for housing affordability, appropriate housing mix and affordability initiatives
Board Information
The Committee shall be comprised of nine (9) members:
- Mayor
- Regional Councillor
- Housing and Homelessness Action Planner, Niagara Region, and one (1) Alternate
- Representatives of Community Organizations, Agencies or Housing Providers (1 from each) that are actively involved in Affordable Housing advocacy and Homelessness Prevention (Total of 7) and one (1) Alternate for each
Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
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Carl, Mark | Habitat for Humanity Niagara Alternate | 23 Sep 2024 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Chiarello, Ashley | Bridges Community Health Centre | 18 Sep 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Insinna, Regional Councillor Tom | Regional Councillor | 18 Sep 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Kendrick, Kelly Lee | Ganawageh Urban Homes Inc | 18 Sep 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Mason, Martha | First Steps in Canada Alternate | 23 Oct 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Morrison, Alexander | Niagara Region Alternate | 19 Dec 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Newman, Mark | Habitat for Humanity Niagara | 18 Sep 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Redekop, Mayor Wayne | Mayor | 18 Sep 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Sinclair, Jeffrey | Niagara Region | 18 Sep 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Thomas, William | The Embrace Centre | 23 Oct 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Towner, Sara | Member | 27 Feb 2024 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Witvoet, Monica | First Steps in Canada | 18 Sep 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |