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...
Fall 2025 Gloucester-Southgate Newsletter (Fall Household Mailer)
Paint-A-Pumpkin Booth at Kiwan Farms
From golden leaves to warm hearts, fall is a time to gather, give thanks for the bounty of the season, and savour the richness of community and comfort. It is with great pleasure that I will be joining Kiwan Farms at their 7th Annual Fall Harvest Festival with my...
Join Councillor Bradley for a Community Bike Ride!
Get ready to pedal through our beautiful Ward 10 neighbourhood! Councillor Bradley, in partnership with Safer Roads Ottawa, is inviting all residents to join our Ward 10 Community Bike Ride, a fun, family friendly cycling day that combines fresh air, exercise, and...
Emerald Woods Fun Day In the Park
Join the Emerald Woods Residents' Association for their annual Fun Day in the Park! Bring your family and friends for a day of community fun. 📅 Date: Saturday, September 20 🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Emerald Woods Park Don’t miss this chance to connect...