Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - May 2023

Hello, Whitby! My monthly newsletter aims to keep residents informed about what’s happening in our town and encourage more engagement and communication. I’m always open to hearing your feedback, email mayor@whitby.ca or call 905-430-4300 ext. 2203 to connect with me.

--Elizabeth Roy

Thank you to the Whitby Chamber of Commerce for hosting a fireside chat with me and guest interviewer Trinda Searle from 360insights on April 25. It was an honour to talk to members of our local business...

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Melly’s Workplace receives $15,000 from Mayor’s Community Development Fund

Melly’s Workplace has received $15,000 as a lead grant recipient for the Mayor’s Gala, which is one of the fundraisers for the Mayor’s Community Development Fund.

Melly’s, located at 1022 Brock S. S. in Whitby, is a registered charity and not-for-profit café and market with a mission to contribute to the culture of inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The $15,000 grant will support the “A Part of Life” program, which provides adults who have an intellectual or...

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Whitby Launches Second Phase of Engagement to Help Finalize New Community Strategic Plan

Community invited to share feedback by May 19

Did we get it right, Whitby? That’s the question the Town is asking the community as it launches its second phase of engagement to help finalize Whitby’s new Community Strategic Plan.

From February 21 to March 12, more than 2,100 people participated in an online survey, sharing their feedback to inform the Plan’s Vision, Strategic Pillars, and Action Items. Whitby’s green spaces, location, and waterfront are what make the community unique, the survey...

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Statement From Whitby Mayor Roy in support of Bill 5

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement related to Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022.

“Last night, Whitby Council voted to endorse Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022.

Whitby joins approximately 30 municipal councils in Ontario that have voted to support this important bill.

Currently, there is no process to remove municipal politicians from office, even if serious acts of harassment and abuse are committed and...

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Have Your Say on Public Art in Whitby

What type of public art do you enjoy or want more of in Whitby? Where do you want to see public art in the community? The Town of Whitby is creating a new Public Art Policy to guide where and what type of public art should be located in our community – and wants to hear from you!

Once complete, the new Public Art Policy will provide a standardized process to support and grow public art projects in Whitby. As a key action item in Whitby’s Culture Plan, the policy will play a role in helping to...

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