Alex Bierk

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Made Mandatory for Councillors Following Discussion on Race and Cultural Identity
Town Ward Councillor Joy Lachica's motion to add "Race and Identity" as one of the priorities of concern under the Peterborough Community Saftey and Wellbeing Place was ultimately deferred until Council can hear from DEI Officer Reem Ali next month.
Alex Bierk Did Nothing Wrong
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay reflects upon the lessons of activism and empathy we can learn when an elected official like Alex Bierk takes action and goes against the grain of "acceptable" forms of mutual aid.
Peterborough Transit Budget to Remain at 2022 Levels for 2023
Spending for Peterborough Transit will remain at 2022 levels until Council receives a report on transit in March following a motion which passed 9-2 on January 17th. The motion was passed despite warnings from City Staff that the move would result in a reduction in service and likely cost some workers and drivers their jobs.
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Peterborough Politics Podcast
We're back at it again like clockwork for Episode 2 of the Peterborough Politics Podcast. This week we delved into the latest city council meeting, specifically the deferral to add stronger language surrounding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to the community safety and well-being plan and exciting Waste Management changes.
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