from Councillor Janet Steele
A SEAT AT THE TABLE
HRM is recruiting residents to serve on Boards, Committees and Commissions that advise Regional Council. Residents can find out more and apply at halifax. ca/city-hall/boards-committeescommissions/volunteer-boardscommittees. Applications will close on Monday, December 16.
AUTOMATED CART COLLECTION SURVEY
The Halifax Regional Municipality is exploring a cart-based collection system for garbage, similar to the green cart program for the collection of residential organics.
If implemented, each household would receive a wheeled cart specifically designed for garbage disposal. On collection days, residents would place their carts at the curb, where trucks equipped with hydraulic arms will lift, empty, and return the carts.
Take a minute to provide your feedback before December 20 at: https://www.shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/solid-waste-strategy-review/news_feed/solid-waste-strategy-review-automated-cart-based-collection-survey or by picking up a paper copy at one of our customer service centres.
2025 VOLUNTEER AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Nominate deserving volunteers for the 2025 HRM Volunteer Awards in the youth, adult or group category today! Fillable nomination forms can be found at halifax.ca/about-halifax/volunteering/volunteer-awards and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
VOLUNTARY VULNERABLE PERSONS REGISTRY
The Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry (VVPR) is a self-referral list for residents who may require support during emergency situations. The VVPR provides important information to Emergency Management staff, volunteers and first responders to help appropriately respond to resident needs in situations such as sustained power outages, severe storms, and more.
Visit halifax.ca/vvpr or call 311 to get more information about eligibility and begin the intake process.
SIGN UP FOR MY MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER
Beginning in December, I will be releasing a monthly E-Newsletter. If you would like to sign up to receive it, please email my Coordinator, Emily at smithem@halifax.ca
GET IN TOUCH!
If you would like to meet with me, I can meet in person at City Hall, the Keshen Goodman Library or another location that is convenient for you. We can also have a Teams or Zoom video call if that is more convenient. The best way to contact me is by email at janet.steele@ halifax.ca or by calling or texting my cell phone at 902-471-3123.
