By Staff
March 22nd, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
The City of Burlington invites residents to the Spring Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m.
This virtual gathering is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about local initiatives, upcoming projects, and the key services that support our community’s day-to-day lives. With the convenience of joining from home, residents can engage in a dialogue about the issues that matter most to them.
Mayor Meed Ward answering some questions during her State of the City address earlier this year.
During the Telephone Town Hall, City Council members will be available to answer questions about current community topics and share their insights into ongoing efforts to enhance local programs and services. The event is designed to encourage active participation, allowing residents to ask questions and interact directly with Council representatives.
By participating in this Telephone Town Hall, residents can stay informed about how decisions are made, better understand how resources are allocated, and contribute valuable input to help keep Burlington a thriving, vibrant community.
What the event isn’t – is a democratic process where the Mayor and the Council members make themselves available to media where they can answer questions.
Questions asked during the Town Hall the Mayor plans are filtered THEY decide who will get to ask and question and who will actually answer the question.
This is a controlled event – understand that if you choose to take part.
Mayor Meed Ward describes herself as a journalist. She did study journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa but has never worked as a reporter. She has worked as an editor of a magazine. Her strength is doing TV interviews and serving on panel discussions.
As Mayor she has yet to hold a media scrum where all media take part. In the past she has appeared on CHCH TV where they ask nothing but puff ball questions. This isn’t media and the Mayor knows it
How to participate
Date & time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Random call list: Residential Burlington phone numbers are randomly selected to receive a call when the event starts.
Opt in/out: If you would like to ensure you are called—or if you do not wish to be called—please email getinvolved@burlington.ca by 12 p.m. (noon) on April 7. If you have already made a similar request for past Telephone Town Halls, your preference remains on file.
Missed the call? If you do not receive the call or are unable to answer at 7 p.m., you can still join the event by dialing 1-800-804-0738 at any point during the Town Hall. Due to high call volumes, please be patient if you do not connect immediately.
Submit your questions: Ask your questions live during the event or in advance. To submit a question in advance of the event, please complete this brief survey by 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 3.
For more information, visit getinvolvedburlington.ca/telephonetownhall.
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Information about the Spring Telephone Town Hall is available on getinvolvedburlington.ca/telephonetownhall.
We need a real in person town-hall like they are having in many US towns so the politicians can feel real anger with the direction local government is taking.
Agree Graham. And just like the ones they do for the budget, the questions will get pre-screened. It shouldn’t be called a town hall at all with this format. This is another faux engagement exercise and opportunity for more self-congratulatory spin, imo.
How much is this costing?