Category Archives: Message from Councillor

Affordable Housing Plans Move Forward! During the municipal election campaign, I heard from many residents who expressed their concern about the lack of affordable housing in Ottawa.   I was impressed…

Yesterday the Ontario government presented their budget for the upcoming year.  Municipalities across the province paid close attention to this document. The province sends the city money to manage programs…

Even though winter is behind us, I put forward a motion at the City Council’s Transportation Committee that Winter Maintenance Standards be reviewed.  I am pleased to say that this…

Here comes the sun! We have all had our fill of winter this year and spring is now upon us, so let’s get out and enjoy the weather!   Soon we…

Happy spring! March 20 was the first official day of spring but residents in Ottawa know that this is far from reality!  We have had unprecedented winter conditions and it…

On Saturday, March 16, the following roads will be closed during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Laurier Avenue, between Nicholas Street and Elgin Street, from 8 am to 12:30 pm…

It was an honour to co-host with Mayor Watson the City of Ottawa breakfast for International Women’s Day. I suggested that Councillors bring a young woman as their guest for…

Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project On Friday afternoon, February 22nd, City Councillors were asked to attend a meeting announcing the final contract provisions for this immense project.  We were…

During the campaign, I was approached by many residents regarding upcoming cuts to their route 11 bus to Bayshore. I knew this was significant because there are many seniors and…

This week at City Council’s Planning Committee we had the release of the Official Plan, Ottawa Next: Beyond 2036 for the next 25 years of growth.  The plan is to…