Council reads what residents write. Below are the actions that matter most, in order of impact. Background, FAQs and source documents now live under Resources.
A short, factual letter is entered into the public record. Must reach the City Clerk by 4:00 PM, Monday June 22.
Add your name and civic address online, or print a sheet to collect signatures door-to-door. Letters still carry the most weight — but a petition shows breadth of local opposition.
Each member of the public has up to 5 minutes to address Council, in person or online. We can help you prepare.
Many in the Upper Mission who use Gordon Drive daily never received notice. Download a handout to share.
Each member of the public has up to 5 minutes; the applicant has up to 15. No advance registration is required — just come. Attend in person at Council Chambers, 1435 Water Street (doors open 30 minutes before), or join online via Microsoft Teams. Both carry the same weight.
The strongest speakers focus on one concrete concern, speak from lived experience, and close with a clear ask. Sign up and tick “willing to help” and we’ll coordinate so speakers don’t overlap.
Four ready-to-print handouts, each with a QR code back to this site. Pick the one that fits your audience — drop it in a mailbox, pin it to a board, or hand it to a neighbour. All are letter-size PDFs.
A one-page summary of the proposal and the three tests it fails.
The morning-peak safety case, for OKM and elementary families.
Height, massing, and what it means for the homes beside it.
Why this is about how it’s built, not whether to build.
Printing tip: a home printer or any copy shop handles all of them on regular letter paper.
We’ll email you when there are specific actions to take, if anything changes in the application, and with a final reminder before June 23. To unsubscribe, just reply to any email and we’ll remove you. You can also follow updates and connect with neighbours in our Facebook group.
Tell Council that Gordon Drive deserves development that is safe, properly studied, and fits the neighbourhood. A short personal letter carries more weight than any petition signature.
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