🧵Thank you to colleagues and members of the public for last night’s respectful debate at SPPC resulting in the approval of locations for the first three hubs as part of our Whole of Community System Response to Health & Homelessness. However, I’d like to expand on a few things… RE: The site proposed for 705 Fanshawe Park Road West. I’m speaking as Mayor, but also as a longtime resident of Ward 7. I live in the area with my four kids. My mother lives even closer. To those who have concerns, we're neighbours. I live there too.

Since the evening of June 6th, I have struggled to find the right words to express, on behalf of our city, the magnitude of what happened to the Afzaal family, #OurLondonFamily. #ldnont One year later, I remain at a loss on how to properly communicate the depths of our anger, our sadness, and terror.

Make no mistake, words do matter. They can provide comfort, encouragement, and hope.

London is fortunate to have a proud, and vibrant Chinese community in our city. The outpouring of support we’ve seen in response, from Londoners of all backgrounds, is a testament to that. And, I believe, a far better reflection of the values this city truly represents. #ldnont We have been in contact with LPS and the Downtown BIA to discuss the content of the sign and although the numerous messages are divisive and offensive to members of the community, they do not meet any threshold for criminal charges to be issued. #ldnont

Today is an exceptionally difficult day for many in #LdnOnt, and across Ontario. I know so many individuals, and so many businesses have made so many sacrifices, and yet, here we are, about to enter a second Ontario-wide lockdown. There is no real positive spin one can attempt under these circumstances. As I've said before, individuals and businesses who are not responsible for mass spread of the virus are bearing the brunt of consequences for those who are. #ldnont

This is an extremely precarious time for our community, & we find ourselves at a cross-roads of sorts in our efforts to contain COVID19. The virus doesn’t care about all the good work we’ve done together over the last 6 months. All of that can be undone in a matter of days. (1/9) Whether that happens is entirely up to us. A majority of people are following the rules, protecting themselves, and being considerate of others. That said, a majority simply isn’t good enough. Not during a pandemic, & especially not when we consider what’s at stake. (2/9)