Near Campus Neighbourhoods Advisory Committee
The purpose of the committee is to provide a means for communication for issues encompassing neighbourhood relations and to emphasize the importance of building partnerships within the near campus neighbourhoods. The committee will serve as a model for creating and sustainable neighbourhoods and for students on the importance of citizenship.
The mandate of the committee is to address the concerns of residents of near campus neighbourhoods by fostering relationships between students and non-students and opening communication lines through listening, collaboration and cooperation to promote citizenship and a shared sense of belonging and community pride.
The committee will liaise with the town and gown quality of life working group to communicate issues and provide feedback to this group on the initiatives and strategies of this working group.
MEMBERS:
This committee is to be comprised of 9 members including:
- One City councillor, Councillor B. Glover, and one community representative from each of the following districts:
- Sydenham District Association: Ken Ohtake
- Portsmouth Neighbourhood Association: Mac Gervan
- Kings Town Neighbourhood Association (McBurney Park Neighbourhood Association): Ann Lougheed
- Williamsville Neighbourhood Association: John Grenville
- One landlord or property manager: Kingston Rental Property Owners Association: Ewan MacKinnon
- One student from Queen's University: Queens Alma Mater Society: David Sinkinson
- One student from St. Lawrence College: St. Lawrence Student Association: Spencer Dossett
- The Chair of the town and gown quality of life working group: Town and Gown Strategic Leadership Team: Denniston-Stewart
Members will serve for a pilot term of 18 to 24 months and attend quarterly meetings.
ABOUT PRESENTING TO THIS COMMITTEE:
Your informed opinion is important. Should you have an interest in an item that appears on this committees agenda, please contact the Clerk's Department to let them know you wish to appear as a delegate and/or provide correspondence regarding your issue, idea, or solution to the Committee.
CONTACT:
Susan Powley, Committee Clerk, Clerk's Department, at spowley@cityofkingston.ca or call 613-546-4291, ext. 1204.
