Mayor's Affordability Roundtable - Government

Norfolk County recognizes that affordability continues to be an issue for many of its residents. In response, Norfolk County is introducing the Mayor’s Affordability Roundtable.

About the Roundtable
Staff Report/Terms of Reference
Application Form

The purpose of this roundtable is to provide a road map highlighting how the County can identify and execute affordability priorities in an array of areas, including housing.

The deadline to apply to be a member of the Affordability Roundtable is September 12, 2023.

Norfolk County plans to consider new ideas and initiatives through the Affordability Roundtable.

Such as (but not limited to):

Partnership opportunities with local businesses, developers and other organizations
Considering how to make life more affordable for Norfolk County
Identifying ways that the County can provide in-kind services to residents
Identifying opportunity gaps and initiatives to lobby upper levels of government

To learn more about the Affordability Roundtable, please refer to the links below.

Are you interested in being involved?

To ensure an equitable approach, a diverse group of interested individuals will be selected to participate. This may include those involved with non-profit organizations, developers, or those that have first-hand experience with affordability challenges. If you think you have relevant experience that would contribute to the Affordability Roundtable, please apply.

To apply to be a volunteer member of the Affordability Roundtable, please complete the following application.

The deadline to apply to be a member of the Affordability Roundtable is September 12, 2023.

Mayor’s Affordability Roundtable Application Form

Mayor Martin is hoping to hear the community’s input on housing and general affordability matters through an open roundtable format. This application is to ensure fairness, equity and inclusion. Please contact the office of the Mayor by email if you have any further comments, questions or accommodations. Answering these questions completely and honestly will help assist the Mayor in choosing the best candidates that can provide suffice information relating to affordability issues that Norfolk County is facing.

Expression of Interest

I would like to apply to the Mayor's Roundtable

I would like to submit an idea, but not apply to the Mayor's Roundtable

Do you have an idea for this initiative?

Name

First Last

Application

It is strongly preferred that members are from the County, and/or attend school and/or work in the County.

Name

First Last

Phone

Place of Employment

Nature of Employment (Job Title)

How long have you lived and/or worked in Norfolk County?

Professional Designations or Qualifications:

Roundtables contribute to Norfolk County's decisions and processes to help shape municipal policy. As such, it is important for roundtable members to understand the terms of reference for the roundtables to which they are applying and to be available to fulfill the commitment required.

The terms of reference and the report can be found on the webpage prior to applying to this roundtable meeting.

Describe your interest in the Mayor’s Roundtable Meeting along with any past or current experience you have related to contribute in which you have expressed interest. (Maximum 500 words) For example, what is your background in affordability? Why are you an ideal candidate for this Roundtable meeting? Have you been associated with a group or non-profit organization? etc.

Background Info

Reference 1

Reference 2

Resume (if desired)

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Signature

Date

The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act,2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, and is used solely for the purposes related to the appointment of citizens at large to Council committees. If you are appointed to a Council committee your name may be viewed by the public. If you have any questions about the use of this information contact Clerk/Manager of Council Services at 50 Colborne St. S. Simcoe, ON N3Y 4H3.

If you require a printable application form, please contact the Office of the Mayor at: [email protected].

We appreciate your interest in a position on the Affordability Roundtable. Only selected applicants will be contacted with further information.

Mayor’s Affordability Roundtable

Such as (but not limited to):

To learn more about the Affordability Roundtable, please refer to the links below.

Staff Report CAO-23-083 — June 13, 2023

Are you interested in being involved?

Mayor’s Affordability Roundtable Application Form

Application