Residents from across Chatham-Kent are invited to take part in virtual community meetings next month to provide input on how municipal government services are delivered.
Meetings have been scheduled on a ward-by-ward basis and will take place through the MS Teams platform.
The process is being undertaken by the independent firm KPMG, a world-leader in professional business services, Municipal officials say.
KPMG has been retained by Chatham-Kent to assist in assessing the municipality’s current services and whether services can be delivered more efficiently and effectively within budget and resource capacities.
Community involvement is a key element in assessing municipal services and opportunities for change.
KPMG will be conducting virtual community meetings on:
– Ward 1 (West Kent) – Tuesday, July 13, 2021 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
– Ward 2 (South Kent) – Wednesday, July 14, 2021 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
– Ward 3 (East Kent) – Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
– Ward 4 (North Kent) – Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
– Ward 5 (Wallaceburg) – Wednesday, July 21, 2021 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
– Ward 6 (Chatham) – Thursday, July 22, 2021 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
If you are unsure of what ward you live in, please click on this link.
Residents can participate in a variety of ways:
– If you wish to speak during a meeting, you must complete registration through https://ckwardmeetings.eventbrite.ca by July 9. Each registered participant will have five minutes to voice their thoughts and provide feedback.
– For those who don’t want to speak, registration is optional but encouraged to allow KPMG to gather information from registrants and prepare facilitation questions for the meetings.
– For those who wish to listen in, you can join the virtual community meetings by phone or by accessing the link below:
– Microsoft Teams Meeting Link – Ward 1. Audio Only: +1 647 794 1236 Phone Conference ID: 103 998 895#
– Microsoft Teams Meeting Link – Ward 2. Audio Only: +1 647 794 1236 Phone Conference ID: 861 894 033#
– Microsoft Teams Meeting Link – Ward 3. Audio Only: +1 647 794 1236 Phone Conference ID: 109 507 660#
– Microsoft Teams Meeting Link – Ward 4. Audio Only: +1 647 794 1236 Phone Conference ID: 843 795 438#
– Microsoft Teams Meeting Link – Ward 5. Audio Only: +1 647 794 1236 Phone Conference ID: 333 141 925#
– Microsoft Teams Meeting Link – Ward 6. Audio Only: +1 647 794 1236 Phone Conference ID: 929 337 744#
If you prefer to submit your feedback to KPMG directly, please send an email to Suk Bedi at sbedi@kpmg.ca or through Canada Post at the following address.
KPMG LLP
Attention: Suk Bedi, Senior Manager
115 King Street South, 2nd Floor
Waterloo, ON N2J 5A3
Mailed response will be accepted until July 23.
Related information:
– CK Plan 2035 Vision Statement: A welcoming, healthy, prosperous community that is culturally rich and naturally innovative.
2018 – 2022 Council Priorities: Growth – Our population and economy is growing; Environmental Sustainability – Acting today for a better tomorrow; Community Wellness – Everyone is safe and able to thrive; Community Engagement – The voice of the community is reflected in municipal decision-making.
