Hello! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I spent the weekend giving thanks for this great community, which I have had the honour and privilege of serving for the past 4 years. Community at the Center of It All I give thanks every day for the community volunteers who bring Erin to life. It was another fabulous Fall Fair thanks to the countless volunteers. Their commitment reminds us why community must always be at the center of it all. When I say “Let’s make sure Erin

Hello, It's time to vote! Voting Kits have been mailed. You can vote as soon as you receive your Voting Kit. Your Voting Kit contains all the information you need to vote, including instructions on how to complete your ballot and return it to the Town. Your Voting Kit may take several days to arrive in the mail. If you have not received yours by October 8, you can visit Town Hall with valid identification and staff will issue one to you. Mail completed kits by October 15, or

Hello! Let's make sure Erin always feels like home. Erin is evolving, bringing new opportunities and complex challenges to our community. One of the most complex challenges is environmental sustainability. Check out my 7 priorities here: https://www.cathyaylard.ca/my-priorities. One of my priorities is Clean & Green. These are not campaign promises. I will continue to lay out my position, back it up with what I have accomplished in my first term, and explain my plan going f

Hello! This week, I'm diving into Consultation. I'll start with my bottom line: there's never enough of it. I expect this post will spark plenty of conversation, and that's a good thing. It's all part of continuous improvement. My Position Municipal consultation is how local governments ask residents what they think before making decisions. It's supposed to give people real influence over choices that affect their lives. It usually doesn't. For the past four years, I've heard

Hello! The issues facing this community do not fit on a brochure. They deserve a close-up look. That's what my campaign is about. I'm asking you to look closely at the issues and what it takes to represent our community. I will continue to lay out my position, show you how I deliver, and share my plans going forward. I'll include links to additional resources if you want to dig in further. This week I am sharing my thoughts on Collaboration and how this skill translates into

Hello, If you've been following my campaign updates, have you noticed a pattern? Yes, they all start with the letter C. That's not a Coincidence. And the format is always the same: My Position – what it means My Proof – what I did in my first term to deliver on it My Plan – what's next This week's focus is Connection – the human kind (I'll focus on the infrastructure kind of connection in the coming weeks). My Position Connection is when strangers become neighbours and neighb

Hello, This is the third post in a series exploring how my three guiding principles - Conviction, Commitment, and Communication - will continue to shape my work for this community. In it, I not only explain my position but support it with evidence of what I accomplished in my first term and lay out my plan for my second term. Here's how Communication has shaped my first term and where I'll take it next. My Position: Communication is how I connect with residents. Clear communi

Hello, If you've been following my campaign updates, you know I'm focusing on three principles - Conviction, Commitment and Communication. This update is about Commitment and how it's shaped my work over the past four years, and what it will mean going forward. Commitment is demonstrated through action. Commitment is showing up, listening, and following through, across the full scope of Council work, committee responsibilities, and community involvement. It takes preparatio

Hello, Too often, election campaigns focus on promises without explaining the approach behind them. I believe residents deserve to know not only what I will work toward, but how I will achieve it. Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing how my three core principles - Conviction, Commitment, and Communication - will continue to guide my work and deliver meaningful results for our community. In this update, I'll share how the principle of conviction has shaped my decisions on

Thank you for your encouragement, offers of support, and promises to continue challenging me! I am confident that I made the right decision to run for re-election and continue serving this community. Together, we can make a difference! People often ask me why I choose to put myself out there and commit to public service. I'll be honest with you: it's hard. There are many complex issues and difficult decisions to make. There are moments when the criticism is loud, and the supp

Hello, After careful consideration, I have decided to seek re-election. I am running because our Town deserves experienced leadership grounded in conviction, service defined by proven commitment, and clear communication that keeps residents genuinely informed and connected. I'm not here to make promises I haven't already demonstrated that I will keep. You've seen how I show up, and that will not change. But this time will be different in one important way. I will return to th

A really quick update .... In my last post, I mentioned that local government often moves at a glacial pace, but occasionally something comes along like a lightning bolt, that demands immediate attention. That's exactly the situation with the Provincial Government's new Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP). The DCRP is a joint federal-provincial funding program aimed at making housing more affordable and accelerating new home construction in Ontario. Launched on June 1

Hello, With only 6 council meetings remaining in this term, it's hard not to pause and reflect. In so many ways, the time has flown by, and yet anyone who has watched a complex file work its way through the process knows it can also feel like progress moves at a glacial pace. The issues are anything but simple! The municipal election is just 142 days away. The people elected this fall will inherit the work underway today, carry forward the long-term plans being laid, and make

Welcome to another round-up of what's happening at the Council table and around Town. Coming up at Council on May 28, 2026 Attend in person, watch the livestream or view the recording at your convenience. Link to agenda here Reports: 2025 Development Charges - Statement from Treasurer Introduction of Notices of Motion: Submitted By: Councillor Brennan Introduction Date: May 28, 2026 Consideration Date: June 11, 2026 Subject Matter: Rehabilitation of Gravel Pits Whereas, a re

Hello, It's a busy start to May with a "Round-up" of what's going on, including lots of links if you want to dig deeper. Coming up at Council on May 14, 2026 Attend in person, watch the livestream or view the recording at your convenience. Link to agenda here Public Meetings: Statutory Public Meeting – Zoning By-law Amendment - 4987 Fourth Line Statutory Public Meeting – Town of Erin Initiated Short-Term Rental Accommodation Planning Amendments Presentation: Wellington Federa

What is a Round-up? Round-ups are my way of sharing key updates in one place. With so much information coming at us every day, I hope these updates cut through the chaos and make it easier to stay informed. I publish them about a week before each Council meeting, when the agenda is released. I include links to reports for anyone who wants to dig deeper. I also highlight a few lighter items, such as community events, local initiatives, and the special things that make our co

Hi, Below is a very quick Councillor Round-up as we head into the long weekend. Whatever you are celebrating, I hope your festivities are full of joy! Cathy Coming up at Council on April 9, 2026 Link to agenda Presentation: Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee Reports: Source Water Protection Annual Reports Appointments for Risk Management Inspectors / Alternate Risk Management Officials Q4 2025 Variance Report Consideration of Notices of Motion: Notice of Motion

Happy 1st day of Spring! If you are a new subscriber - Welcome! As a bit of an introduction, I share these bulletins about a week before each Council meeting, when the agenda is released. It’s my way of keeping you informed, engaged, and connected to the decisions that shape our community. This Round-up includes a long list of links if you want to dive further into a particular topic. Cathy Coming up at Council on March 26, 2026 Link to agenda Agenda includes: Presentati

Coming up at Council - March 12, 2026 Link to agenda Agenda includes: Public Meeting - Zoning By-law Amendment - 5475 Second Line, Erin - Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone lands to permit a special events venue - application here Delegation - Upper Credit Humane Society (UCHS) - request for five-year lease extension to 2033 - link to UCHS Board of Directors press release Report - 2025 Drinking Water Annual Reports Report - Community Grant Allocation Recommendation Report - C

Coming up at Council - February 26, 2026 Link to agenda Agenda includes: Corporate Communications Policy Remuneration Paid to Council and Appointed Members Amendment to Site Alteration By-Law 16-30 - 9516 Sideroad 27 - large scale commercial fill operation Notice of Motion - Councillor Brennan - Insurance Coverage for Heritage Buildings Notice of Motion - Councillor Aylard - Advisory Committee Review Coming up at Council - March 12, 2026 Notice of Public Meeting 5475 Second L