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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

✦✦✦ Available Soon! ✦✦✦ LACHICA/BIERK 2026 ᯓ★

Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I 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.

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Been stuck on the 401 for 5h behind a crazy slew of accidents.

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Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay @sebastianj-l.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Right off the bat tonight, Coun. Alex Bierk is moving that the rules of order be suspended to allow for an unregistered delegate, Dave Dame, to address council this evening. The motion passes 9-1.

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Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay @sebastianj-l.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

In any other business, Coun. Bierk is moving a motion based on Dave Dame's delegation regarding the St. Patrick's 5K race on March 15. Coun. Bierk is asking that council support this event moving forward and approve a permit.

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Hot take: I love the time change I like mixing it up

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

If 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 meetings

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Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay @sebastianj-l.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

That's it for tonight. In other business, Coun. Bierk announced he's celebrating his 44th brithday and there's not place he'd rather spend it. Everyone wish @alexbierk.bsky.social a happy birthday. I'm off to write!

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I 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 ❤️

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I 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

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

While 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, remember

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Butterfingers 💪🇨🇦 @trikebum.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Amen. I'm in town ward and can only vote for 2 councilors and mayor. @alexbierk.bsky.social @joylachica.bsky.social and Keith Riel are my kind of people. 💪

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Shame 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.

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

@alexbierk.bsky.social says he won't support the budget either. HE says the city's own departments "are coming in with very lean increases" - yet not police.

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Biggest 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 Trent

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I 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)

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

This just in 👀: Chief Betts calls out the Examiner as being fake news at a Chamber of Commerce Breakfast.

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Ann 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 Ann

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Police Board only took 20min (virtually) to decide on our budget ask….what does that tell you!!??

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Bio-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,,,🤪🫠

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Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay @sebastianj-l.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Coun. Bierk's amending motion to allocate and additional $25k be added to the Grants to Individual Artists Awards administered by EC3 passes 10-1 with only Coun. Andrew Beamer voting against. All votes adopting the EC3 funding report for 2026 are unanimous.

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

A 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.

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I 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 homeowner

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Appreciation post for Rob Hailman and Roy Brady @rjhelms.bsky.social 📒📓📖

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

It's hypocritical, she says. "We don't tell people we respect that we will carve them like dinner fowl," she says (referring to the mayor once saying something similar to @alexbierk.bsky.social in debate)

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Public 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.

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

This 2025 recession really took a toll on the size and quality of Halloween Candy

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Unfortunately, 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.

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

@alexbierk.bsky.social says he's glad to live in a city "where heritage was prioritized," and some buildings are designated and protected.

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

All this would be "reasonable," says @alexbierk.bsky.social ... "What we're doing instead is accepting GE's plan, on GE's terms," and trusting the same MOE that has allowed this brownfield to sit "for generations."

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

GE "built and then abandoned this city," says @alexbierk.bsky.social .... And to not hold them accountable "is a missed opportunity."

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

@alexbierk.bsky.social amendment carries 6-5; in favour, along with @alexbierk.bsky.social, are @joylachica.bsky.social, @mattcrowley.bsky.social, Coun. Don Vassiliadis, Coun. Andrew Beamer, Coun. Keith Riel.

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

There are families "that live on the fenceline of that property," says @alexbierk.bsky.social. He says "we can't fumble our way through" the safety aspect here; they need to rethink this, and ask for details. He calls it an "atypical" application for demolition.

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

@alexbierk.bsky.social says most councillors understand this site to be "deeply contaminated" - and he wants to ensure there's a plan for cleanup.

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

"My hope is that site could someday be reimagined - and I think the buildings could be part of that," says @alexbierk.bsky.social - he adds it makes him "nervous... that we are inching further toward that site being a flattened" brownfield.

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Maybe the city needs to put pressure on GE to "meaningfully remediate the lands" and even consider alternatives to demolition, says @alexbierk.bsky.social

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

"I feel sad for our community and for the history of that site," says @alexbierk.bsky.social. "We're not even willing to look, with our heritage committee, at the whole site - that's wild, to me."

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Prepping for the General Electric demolition item on our agenda tomorrow

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

From my studio window, I saw @joylachica.bsky.social in the PRIDE parade, crushing on her scooter, dancing as she went — so cool! Joy’s a real one…lots of love to everyone 🏳️‍🌈🩷

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Downtown scene report: *”rip through and patch it up, boys” this is crazy to me

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮 ⊹ ࣪ ˖, 2021 12 x 9 inches oil on linen, over panel

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Today we took matters into our own hands to show how easy it is to freshen up our downtown inastructure.

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

My brother Nick has a show up right now in Brussels at one of the best art galleries in the world. So proud of him! Check it out: gladstonegallery.com/exhibit/nich...

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Alex Bierk @alexbierk.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Was just on CBC’s Ontario Morning to discuss the City’s “song and dance” shelter strategy — *enforcement strategy Can barely think after lastnights marathon Council meeting 🏳️

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

@alexbierk.bsky.social says it seems "very performative" to now receive feedback from the citizens, but not take that into consideration. Is it not?

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

But @alexbierk.bsky.social says "what is the point of us to ask for the public's feedback.... if we're not going to take into consideration any of that?"

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Well it's been about 30 minutes now that council's been in closed session. Three councillors - @alexbierk.bsky.social, @joylachica.bsky.social and Keith Riel - have exited the closed session room.

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Joelle Kovach @joellekovach.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

@alexbierk.bsky.social is moving that the report be referred back to staff, and that staff come back with a detailed report that shows how the police act and new Ontario Building Code mandates details of the renovation.

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