Market Precinct Task Force

On March 22, 2021, Barrie City Council approved a motion that included the establishment of a Market Precinct Task Force.

Revitalizing the west end of Downtown Barrie is an urgent priority for City Council. The Market Precinct Task Force is mandated to report to General Committee by the end of 2021 with a plan to accomplish a plan for investments in the economy and in public spaces in the west end of Downtown Barrie.

Market Precinct Task Force Members

• Deputy Mayor Barry Ward (Chair)
• Councillor Sergio Morales (also Downtown Barrie BIA chair)
• Councillor Keenan Aylwin
• Tom Ambeau, Gel Marketing
• Christy Bremner, C2 Design
• Craig Busch, Busch Systems, The Sandbox
• Eric Carter, Barrie Farmers’ Market
• Linda Loftus, Commercial Realtor
• Marlene Hilton-Moore, Sculptor
• Mike Madden, Barrie Farmers’ Market
• Kelly McKenna, Downtown Barrie BIA
• Richard Tremblay, Financial planner, downtown resident
  

City staff supporting the Committee include Michelle Banfield, Director of Development Services, and Stephannie Schlichter, Director of Economic and Creative Development, as well as members of the Mayor’s Office for minute keeping.

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