Mayor's Affordability Roundtable aims to tackle rising costs

Norfolk County is calling upon residents to participate in the Mayor’s Affordability Roundtable. 

This group will provide a road map highlighting how the County can identify and execute affordability priorities in many areas, including housing. 

Staff and Council wish to consider innovative ideas and initiatives such as (but not limited to): 

• Partnership opportunities with local businesses, developers, and other organizations 
• Considering how to make life more affordable for Norfolk County 
• Identifying ways that the County can provide in-kind services to residents
• Identifying opportunity gaps and initiatives to lobby upper levels of government 

“We recognize that we have significant financial hurdles ahead of us,” said Norfolk Mayor Amy Martin.  “That’s why it’s time to try something new. It’s our hope that through community input and new partnerships, we can facilitate ways to make life more affordable in Norfolk.” 

Are you interested? 

To ensure an equitable approach, a diverse group of interested individuals will be selected to participate. This may include residents involved with non-profit organizations, developers, or those that have first-hand experience with affordability challenges. If you think you have relevant experience that would contribute to the Affordability Roundtable, you are encouraged to apply. 

All further information, including a volunteer form, is available at the Affordability Roundtable webpage, or email officeofthemayor@norfolkcounty.ca to request a printed form.