Home Icon Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

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 

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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

 

Breanna Antonio, Coordinator - Planning and Development Services
Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
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

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