Canvassing in the SoHo Community

Touching base in the SoHo Community of Ward 13

It’s been wonderful seeing so many familiar faces while my team and I canvass in SoHo (South of Horton), and hearing the good-news stories from the residents of this vibrant neighbourhood. For instance, the revitalization of Nelson Park, located at the south end of Clarence St, has given neighbourhood children (and their parents) a new place to play and meet. I was there on a Wednesday evening, and found three families still at play and it was getting dark. One of the adults commented that the new playground had become very popular, and every evening this summer has been a gathering place.

I visited the Middlesex London Housing Corporation building at 241 Simcoe Street for the open house and barbeque celebrating their Communities in Bloom project. Congratulations to all the participants on creating this lovely spot.

More good news from SoHo is about the Red Antiquities building on the corner of Wellington and Hill Streets. This one-of-a-kind heritage building had been threatened with demolition. However, it was purchased this summer, and plans are underway to restore and renovate the 137-year-old building. (You can read about what’s happening at http://www.redantiquitiesbuilding.com/.) It was one of the many intriguing stops during this year’s Doors Open London.

The neighbourhood, like many others in our Ward 13, continues to have its challenges, but with the continuing work with the City on the Community Improvement Plan, and the strong and growing SoHo community association, I expect more exciting developments.

Municipal Election News Release

News Release

For more information call 519-660-0828

Judy Bryant, Ward 13 Councillor, Seeks Re-election in
2010 Municipal Elections

Bryant Registers Her Candidacy on January 4 as City Clerk’s Office Opens for Nominations

London, ON, January 3, 2010 – Judy Bryant officially announces her intention to run for re-election in Ward 13 in the 2010 municipal elections.

Since Bryant’s election as Councillor of Ward 13, she has been heavily involved in major city and neighbourhood projects. Councillor Bryant, as a board member of the London Downtown Business Association, is advocating the development of the current Downtown Master Plan. She supports and is involved in many neighbourhood groups, including SoHo as this growing and engaged community plans for future development and revitalization. In total, she has been active on 16 committees, including the Planning Committee (chair in 2008), Environment and Transportation Committee, London Heritage Task Force, and the Urban Design Steering Committee.

Councillor Bryant’s focus will be to continue to help grow London by supporting sustainable development and vibrant neighbourhoods. “I am really proud of London. With its strong business community, neighbourhoods, educational leadership, and cultural depth, London is great place to live,” said Councillor Bryant.

Councillor Bryant was first elected in 2003 in Ward One, under the former system. She was later re-elected in 2006 as councillor of the then newly formed Ward 13. She lives in the downtown area on Hyman Street, which is within the newly formed West Woodfield Heritage District.

“I’ve had a successful four-year term, but there is still much to do to ensure London continues to grow. The changing economy and the need for more sustainable cities will be amongst the challenges we need to tackle as we move forward,” she concluded.

To speak to Councillor Bryant, please call 519-660-0828