Self taught Artist ✜ ▦ ⑇ High Level/High Energy ✢ ⍲𝓑 ✶ City Councillor for the City of Peterborough (Downtown) this is my personal account ~>https://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3mgyhlxclr22lI like what Don said tonight. You should not need a meeting enacted under emergency procedures (last time used for COVID) to determine the outcome of a 5k race on a street that is already being closed off for a parade. 38 hours before the event. 4 days after giving almost unanimous approval.14 Mar 2026 03:14 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgyhlxclr22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3mgxrligofc2cBeen stuck on the 401 for 5h behind a crazy slew of accidents.13 Mar 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxrligofc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3mglgcirpc22rHot take: I love the time change I like mixing it up08 Mar 2026 22:47 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mglgcirpc22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3mdgjrb37sk2gIf I wanted to record in-camera meetings I could easily do without a phone If there is to be no outside communication get rid of the computers we sit at with as much access as our phones have I would argue Councillors SHOULD have every means available to access info on the fly at meetings27 Jan 2026 19:50 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdgjrb37sk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3md6tlgs3ns2lI can now report: the City will open Temporary Shelter ❄️ I want to recognize the work of Facilities and Social Services staff who have rallied to make this happen. There are provisions to provide transportation, and City staff will operate the shelter overnight and through the weekend. Thanks all ❤️24 Jan 2026 18:24 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3md6tlgs3ns2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3md4stvfuj22wI find it extremely problematic that delegated authority can be used to open temporary shelter when it helps enforce a bylaw, but not when record-breaking cold puts human life at risk [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jan 2026 23:06 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3md4stvfuj22whttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3mczpneqzvc2zWhile there is no Council approved emergency winter shelter plan — I have messaged the Mayor and the CAO this morning to argue that certainly, the extreme cold weather that’s coming must warrant a response by us (the City). *We can open up temporary shelter to enforce a bylaw, remember22 Jan 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczpneqzvc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3mcav5kzack2sShame on Chief Betts! Factual clarification is appropriate - but, repeated and derogatory personal characterizations and assumptions about an elected official's motives, integrity, or beliefs are not. Budget debate and scrutiny are core responsibilities of Council, not evidence of bias or bad faith. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jan 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcav5kzack2shttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m74hrtd2ts2oBiggest things we could do for local economy/downtown that no one’s talking about. 1. Capital investment to retrofit and re-open PCVS 2. Revisioning of Peterborough Square , maybe in collaboration with w Trent03 Dec 2025 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m74hrtd2ts2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m6pd4lkwks2uI hope ppl are noticing the comparison of the time/effort put into saving face on social media vs. the time/effort put into Council’s request to reduce the Police budget (20min virtual meeting) [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Nov 2025 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6pd4lkwks2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m6murk6thc2fThis just in 👀: Chief Betts calls out the Examiner as being fake news at a Chamber of Commerce Breakfast.27 Nov 2025 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6murk6thc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m6fxaurbxs27Ann was a fun and passionate energetic force who didn’t back down to defend what she believed in. Always looking to lift-up those around her especially in her work to support representation of women in leadership roles in our community. Like so many others, I am shocked and deeply saddened RIP Ann24 Nov 2025 23:12 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6fxaurbxs27https://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m5zkecttrk2aPolice Board only took 20min (virtually) to decide on our budget ask….what does that tell you!!??20 Nov 2025 00:50 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5zkecttrk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m5x34yicjc23Bio-Break, 2-site solution, Penthouse Renovation Project, no free parking for out of towners, Roy Brady, MLES Prisoner Containment vehicle, Tranisit ridership, Ptbo Strong Ai Farm strat plan, BIG signs, Cavalry Church Pentagon, EC DEV DBIA MAT TAX COPHI LEGACY FUND,,,🤪🫠19 Nov 2025 01:12 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5x34yicjc23https://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m5uci2kyus2wA few things from today: Deferred an almost a million dollar project that didn’t make sense, and got five votes in favour of raining in the Police Project Budget which is a huge factor in this years tax increase.17 Nov 2025 22:45 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5uci2kyus2whttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m5m4ks3g2c2yI will be making a motion next week to restore City funding to EC3s Grants to Individual Artist Program What does this actually cost taxpayers? 25,000 dollar investment in local artists 0.01% added to the tax increase 4 cents per year for the average homeowner14 Nov 2025 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5m4ks3g2c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m5czj6uy5k2bAppreciation post for Rob Hailman and Roy Brady @rjhelms.bsky.social 📒📓📖11 Nov 2025 01:50 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5czj6uy5k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m4wgdxdlrc2sPublic Budget meeting had maybe 8 people show up. Same with the Police budget info session — in previous years these meetings have been packed. Feels like the public is losing faith that their voices and input have a chance to make a difference.06 Nov 2025 01:35 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4wgdxdlrc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m4m3p3snv22rThis 2025 recession really took a toll on the size and quality of Halloween Candy01 Nov 2025 22:58 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4m3p3snv22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexbierk.bsky.social/post/3m4lvajmvo22uUnfortunately, I won’t be at the opening of Bonnerworth next week — but I will gladly attend the opening of the new @tacobell.bsky.social when it opens on behalf of the City of Peterborough.01 Nov 2025 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:sldfrrfllwk63vmjlvwzqlwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4lvajmvo22u