{"id":1638,"date":"2025-08-10T20:21:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T23:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/standrewswharf.com\/?page_id=1638"},"modified":"2025-08-25T15:21:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:21:54","slug":"take-action","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/standrewswharf.com\/?page_id=1638","title":{"rendered":"Take Action"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1638\" class=\"elementor elementor-1638\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbda6be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bbda6be\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48df6d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48df6d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take Action: Help Stop the Market Wharf Infill<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eb0db1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8eb0db1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The plan to fill 4,545 m\u00b2 of our tidal harbour with rock and armour stone is moving forward, but it\u2019s not too late to make a difference. Every letter, phone call, and conversation matters. Local voices and outside support can help show decision-makers that this project does not have broad community approval and that better alternatives must be considered. <strong>This is our waterfront. Let\u2019s protect it together.<\/strong><\/p><h4>Contact Town Council Directly<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your message can be short and personal &#8211; explain that you oppose the current infill design and why. Share how the wharf\u2019s heritage, marine life, and tidal flow matter to you. Email all at once: <strong><a href=\"mailto:cspear@townofstandrews.ca\">cspear@townofstandrews.ca<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong> (Chris Spear, CAO \u2014 messages sent here are forwarded to Mayor &amp; Council)<\/p><p>You can also send individual messages to:<\/p><ul><li>Mayor Kate Akagi (Agrees to Infill) \u2013 <strong><a href=\"mailto:kakagi@townofstandrews.ca\">kakagi@townofstandrews.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Steve Neil, Deputy Mayor (Voted <strong>NO<\/strong> to Infill) <a href=\"mailto:sneil@townofstandrews.ca\"><strong>sneil@townofstandrews.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Mark Bennett, Councillor (Voted YES to Infill) <strong><a href=\"mailto:mbennett@townofstandrews.ca\">mbennett@townofstandrews.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Marc Blanchard, Councillor (Voted YES to Infill) <strong><a href=\"mailto:mblanchard@townofstandrews.ca\">mblanchard@townofstandrews.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Kurt Gumushel, Councillor (Voted YES to Infill) <a href=\"mailto:kgumushel@townofstandrews.ca\"><strong>kgumushel@townofstandrews.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Annette Harland, Councillor (Voted YES to Infill) <strong><a href=\"mailto:aharland@townofstandrews.ca\">aharland@townofstandrews.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Lee Heenan, Councillor (Voted YES to Infill) <a href=\"mailto:lheenan@townofstandrews.ca\"><strong>lheenan@townofstandrews.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Darrell Weare, Councillor (Abstained from Vote) <strong><a href=\"mailto:dweare@townofstandrews.ca\">dweare@townofstandrews.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reach Out to Provincial &amp; Federal Representatives<\/h4><p>Funding for this project comes from all levels of government; they need to know the public wants a better solution.<\/p><ul><li>Premier Susan Holt &#8211; <strong><a href=\"mailto:Susan.Holt@gnb.ca\">Susan.Holt@gnb.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Kathy Bockus (Saint Croix) \u2013 <strong><a href=\"mailto:Kathy.Bockus@gnb.ca\">Kathy.Bockus@gnb.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>John Williamson, MP (New Brunswick Southwest) \u2013 <strong><a href=\"mailto:john.williamson@parl.gc.ca\">john.williamson@parl.gc.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Minister of Fisheries Hon. Joanne Thompson \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:DFO.Minister-Ministre.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca\"><strong>DFO.Minister-Ministre.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Minister of Environment &amp; Climate Change Hon. Gilles LePage \u2013 <strong><a href=\"mailto:Gilles.LePage@gnb.ca\">Gilles.LePage@gnb.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Hon. Pat Finnigan &#8211; <strong><a href=\"mailto:Pat.Finnigan@gnb.ca\">Pat.Finnigan@gnb.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Hon. Isabelle Th\u00e9riault &#8211; <strong><a href=\"mailto:Isabelle.Theriault@gnb.ca\">Isabelle.Theriault@gnb.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Hon. Chuck Chiasson &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:Chuck.Chiasson@gnb.ca\"><strong>Chuck.Chiasson@gnb.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Pierre<\/span> Doucet, Senior Environmental Advisor, EIA Branch &#8211; <strong><a href=\"mailto:Pierre.Doucet@gnb.ca\">Pierre.Doucet@gnb.ca<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Write a Letter to the Editor<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Local and regional newspapers are a powerful way to raise awareness.<br \/>\u2022 CHCO TV and the Courier \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:local@chco.tv\"><strong>local@chco.tv<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\u2022 Telegraph-Journal, Daily Gleaner \u2013 <strong><a href=\"mailto:tjletters@telegraphjournal.com\">tjletters@telegraphjournal.com<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"mailto:editor@thebrunswicknews.com\">editor@thebrunswicknews.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Use Your Voice Online<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Social media spreads information fast.<br \/>\u2022 Share updates, articles, and your personal story about why the wharf matters.<br \/>\u2022 Join Our Facebook Group: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/friendsofthestandrewswharf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friends of the St. Andrews Wharf<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\u2022 Use hashtags like #DocksNotRocks and #SaveMarketWharf.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Show Up in Person<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2022 Attend Town Council meetings \u2014 be present, ask questions, and get your comments on record.<br \/>\u2022 Invite friends and neighbours to come with you \u2014 a full gallery sends a message.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Talk to Your Neighbours<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many residents are still unaware of the full scope of this project. Start conversations:<br \/>\u2022 At the coffee shop<br \/>\u2022 In line at the grocery store<br \/>\u2022 While out walking along the waterfront<br \/>A personal conversation can spark someone else to get involved.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Remember: <em>Be polite, be persistent, and be clear. We\u2019re not fighting against progress, we\u2019re fighting for the kind of progress that preserves the natural beauty, heritage, and health of St. Andrews Harbour.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aee8a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aee8a8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/standrewswharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WharfWeb-21-e1754871381114.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1655\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/standrewswharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WharfWeb-21-e1754871381114.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/standrewswharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WharfWeb-21-e1754871381114-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/standrewswharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WharfWeb-21-e1754871381114-1024x440.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/standrewswharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WharfWeb-21-e1754871381114-768x330.jpg 768w, https:\/\/standrewswharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WharfWeb-21-e1754871381114-1536x660.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/standrewswharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WharfWeb-21-e1754871381114-378x163.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Take Action: Help Stop the Market Wharf Infill The plan to fill 4,545 m\u00b2 of our tidal harbour with rock and armour stone is moving forward, but it\u2019s not too late to make a difference. 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