By Pepper Parr
March 6th, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON
The Pipeline to Permit Committee is going to take a look at its membership when they meet next.
Currently, the Committee membership is made up of both elected officials and people who represent stakeholder interests, one of which is the WestEnd Home Builders Association.
Mike Collins-Williams
The CAO of that organization is Mike Collins-Williams, who pleaded with City Council to defer Development Charges on developments for a two year period. Collins Williams argued that the industry was close to dead in the water; that nothing was being built and no one was buying.
Ward 2 Councillor asked Collins Williams if he was a lobbyist, he did not respond but the sense is that he does lobby for the industry.
Some feel that he should not serve on a City Committee
The matter will come up at the Pipeline to Permit Committee, which has done some good work.
Mayor Meed Ward proudly proclaims that Burlington is the only municipality in the province with this unique membership makeup
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We should Not have any Lobbyists on any of our City of Burlington Committees whatsoever! Clear the house!
Lobbyists are only there for their best interests, and not for those of the Burlington taxpayers.
No Mike Collin’s Williams should not be on a permit committed or any other such lobbyist
Does being the only municipality in the province mean it’s a good thing, or does it raise a red flag?