Board of Health Meeting on Pesticide Use

A message from the office of Brian McHattie:

Hamilton City Council is inviting citizens to attend a special meeting of the Board of Health on Thursday, September 13, 2007 to receive input into the proposed Pesticide Use By-law.

Anyone interested in addressing the Board of Health is asked to pre-register by September 6, 2007. Anyone wishing to provide comments in writing may do so by forwarding a written submission. Please contact Carolyn Biggs, Legislative Assistant, City Clerk’s Office, at (905)546-2424 Ext. 2604, or by e-mail at cbiggs@hamilton.ca.

Presentations are limited to 5 minutes.

Copies of the proposed Pesticide Use By-law can be viewed here. [PDF]

The Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association has previously discussed this issue and featured a letter from Kirkendall resident Sylvia Marechal.

The link between pesticide exposure and serious illness is well-documented. The Association urges your participation at this important meeting.