Statement: Why I am NOT Supporting Lansdowne 2.0
Lansdowne Park is a public asset that should serve the public good. The transformation of the site over the past decade has created a vibrant gathering place and reignited passion for local sports including the Ottawa REDBLACKS, Ottawa 67s, the Blackjacks, Atlético...
Upcoming Debate to Reconsider the Tewin Lands and the Cost of Urban Expansion
At last week’s Planning and Housing Committee meeting, Councillor Kavanagh introduced a motion to remove the Tewin lands from Ottawa’s urban boundary — a decision I believe deserves serious consideration. As you may know, the Tewin lands (located near Carlsbad...
Update on the Inuit VAW Shelter
As you know, earlier this year Council approved a Zoning Amendment for the vacant lot located in Hunt Club Park for a future Violence Against Women Housing Initiative (VAW). The approved proposal is for a new transitional housing facility that would provide a safe,...
Update: Housing Acceleration Plan Approved by Council
As I shared in last week, this week City Council debated a new Housing Acceleration Plan that aims to speed up housing development in Ottawa by streamlining approvals, deferring development charges, supporting non-profit housing providers, and encouraging growth near...
Housing Acceleration Plan: Upcoming to Council
Affordable and attainable housing has been a key priority for our city. With housing costs continuing to rise, the city has been working to find innovative ways to both stimulate more development, while also investing in deeply affordable housing. This week, city...
Automated Speed Enforcement and Road Safety
I wanted to provide the community with an update on the recent Provincial announcement with regard to banning the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Cameras. As many of you know, the City of Ottawa has been investing in ASE technology since 2020 in an effort to...
Lansdowne 2.0: My Continued Stance
I’ve received a number of emails from residents opposing the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal, and I want to be clear about my position. In 2023, I voted against the plan because it posed significant financial risks, failed to deliver affordable housing, and did not address key...
Oct. 27 Kemp Park Drainage Improvements: Community Open House
Residents are invited to learn more about upcoming drainage improvements in the Kemp Park neighbourhood at a public open house on Monday, October 27th from 6-8 PM at Fred Barrett Arena (3280 Leitrim Road). The City of Ottawa is planning comprehensive drainage system...
City of Ottawa: 2026 Budget Directions
Last week, City Council approved the 2026 Budget Directions which included a potential property-tax increase of 3.75 per cent, as well as the following increases: Up to 2.9 per cent for Ottawa Public Health and the Ottawa Public Library Between 2.9 and 6.5 per cent...
Update on Return-to-Office Mandate for City Staff
On August 26, 2025, the City Manager issued a memo announcing a major shift in workforce policy: starting January 1, 2026, all City of Ottawa employees will be required to return to the office five days a week. While decisions around internal workforce policies fall...