Message from the Councillor
This week my office hosted the Stage 2 LRT 2024 Spring Update. Stage 2 Staff presented an update of the work we can expect to see over the next…
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Message from the Councillor
It’s worthwhile to note when goals are met, and things get done at city hall. This week at Transportation Committee the request for funding of $5 million towards cycle infrastructure on…
Message from the Councillor
It was with a heavy heart that I learned this week of the passing of my friend, colleague, and former City Councillor, Diane Deans. I was made aware that Diane…
Message from the Councillor
This week’s Joint Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee lasted just over 5 hours and featured discussions involving 15 delegations concerning the New Zoning By-law…
Message from the Councillor
This week at Planning and Housing Committee I was happy to support the motion brought forward by Councillor Troster regarding the possibility for the city creating its own anti-renoviction By-laws.…
Reflections on Challenges, Compassion, and the Path Forward
Last week, I, like many, was surprised by the sudden resignation of the Mayor of Gatineau, France Belisle. She delivered an emotional speech detailing the challenges she faced as mayor,…
There is light at the end of the tunnel
Yesterday, I had the privilege to join my colleague, Councillor Jeff Leiper, for a Stage 2 LRT tunnel tour from Rochester Heights worksite to Sherbourne. It was impressive to see…
Funding for affordable housing and traffic calming. Why Ottawa is so far behind.
Last week’s debate on a volunteer contribution of $300,000 toward traffic calming and affordable housing in Capital Ward was a low point of this term’s council. Given the void of…
Happy New Year!
As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the possibilities that lie ahead in 2024, I am filled with gratitude for the privilege of serving Bay ward as your city…
Happy Holidays from Team Bay Ward!
As we approach the end of another remarkable year, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. The holiday season…