Hilary Gough

Despite being the longest month of the year, January has flown by. A new year brings new ideas and new challenges. I look forward to tackling them with you and continuing the work started in 2017. Continue reading

With holidays just around the corner, things are gradually slowing down for a quick break. Happy Holidays to you and yours and all the best in the New Year! I'm excited for what we can achieve together in 2018. Continue reading

Winter operations are underway and budget deliberations are just around the corner (Nov. 27-29). Read on for seasonal and other updates, and head to the end of the post for City Council updates. Council meets tomorrow (Monday Nov. 20th) and there are a lot of items of potential interest on the agenda.  Continue reading

It's a busy time of the year at City Hall as we consider the 2018 budget, appoint new committee members, and transition into operations for the winter season ahead. Below you'll find some Ward 2 specific updates as well as info about upcoming decisions and opportunities. Continue reading

I had the privilege of participating in Federation of Canadian Municipality (FCM) meetings in Ft. McMurray this month. I enjoyed learning from other municipalities about their efforts in affordable housing, community safety, and more. Through my and my colleagues' work on these committees, Saskatoon is adding it's voice to the work of FCM advocating on behalf of Cities across Canada to the Federal Government. You can find my specific FCM committee appointments at the bottom of this email.  Continue reading

Fall is quickly approaching, and everyone is getting back into the swing of things. Back to School preparations are underway, and Community Associations are planning their first Fall meetings (info on how to get involved below). Regular Standing Policy Committees have resumed and Council meets again on Monday (agenda in brief below). With all that summer has to offer, it can be tough to switch gears, but there is lots of work and progress to be made ahead. I'm pleased to share some updates and information about upcoming opportunities with you. Continue reading

July has been a bit of a slower month. Standing policy committees don't meet in July, nor do most community associations or advisory committees. This has meant a bit of time to enjoy the sun, and also to catch up on files that require a bit of dedicated attention. Meetings resume tomorrow (out of schedule). See below for an agenda-in-brief and the schedule for tomorrow's Council meetings.I hope you've also had a chance to switch gears and enjoy some of what our fine city has to offer in the summer! Some highlights for me lately were the FIBA 3X3 basketball tournament downtown, and a Theatre in the Park performance I was able to attend in Pleasant Hill Park!  Continue reading

Tomorrow is the first official day of summer, but summertime fun and celebrations are well underway. Read on for lots of excitement coming up (and some work too)!  Continue reading

May is well on its way, and summer just around the corner. While there is a bit of a summer slow down coming up (council calendar here), there's lots on the go. Read on!  Continue reading

Here is your April update for 2017!  Continue reading