Dear Editor:

As a resident of Chautauqua, I am writing to express my full support for the Chautauqua Residents Association’s request that town council honour its commitment to an area-specific secondary plan for the Chautauqua neighbourhood.

This commitment was clearly outlined in the draft 2019 official plan and is based on years of consistent feedback from residents.

Diluting this promise to a mere “consideration” in the latest red-line version of the plan feels like a slap in the face.

Chautauqua is a beautiful, unique and distinct neighbourhood within Niagara on the Lake, and it deserves recognition as such.

I respectfully urge council to reinstate a firm commitment to developing a secondary plan for Chautauqua, ensuring that the neighbourhood’s history, distinct character and unique needs — within Niagara on the Lake — are properly respected and preserved.

Robin Cardozo
Old Town