As many of you know, this has been a long-drawn-out process between Ashcroft, its contractors, the City and my office. Since then, Ashcroft has brought forward a construction plan for their Navan Road sewer work, which is anticipated to begin on Sunday, January 30, 2022. From the beginning, my and the community’s concerns have been…
In reflecting on the past year, I am grateful for the many opportunities I have had to connect with Innes Ward residents, and proud of all we have been able to accomplish together for our community. While the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, and there are questions about how this holiday season will take shape,…
November at City Hall is Budget Month! This past week, the City released the draft of Budget 2022, which lays out the financial priorities for the municipality in the coming year. Budget 2022 also proposes some very important improvements to many of our core city services, while still maintaining an eye on fiscal responsibility, and…
On November 3rd, the City released the draft of Budget 2022. This budget proposes some very important improvements to many core city services, while maintaining an eye on fiscal responsibility, and keeping our city affordable, by capping the overall tax increase at 3 per cent – worth an estimated $56.1 million. To put this into…
Vote on your favourite design for the new Chapel Hill Park splash pad! I am so happy to share the proposed designs for the new Chapel Hill Park splash pad, which includes two different layout and water feature options, a significant improvement on the existing water feature. Residents have an opportunity to provide their feedback…
The City will be tabling the draft 2022 City of Ottawa Budget at the November 3, 2021 Council meeting. I wanted to make sure that you have the opportunity to share your priorities and concerns ahead of the budget’s release. I hope that you are able to join me at one of the three sessions…
During the election in 2018, whenever I spoke to a resident that lived adjacent to Jeanne d’Arc Blvd, there was inevitably one topic that would always come up, the vibrations and noise that come from the roadway. Well beyond the levels heard from other arterial streets, it was clear that something was very wrong with…
I am pleased to announce that the City of Ottawa will begin construction of the Blackburn Park Splash Pad the week of May 17, 2021. Construction of this brand-new splashpad will take place over several weeks, with the completion of the project later this summer. This new park feature’s design was chosen by the community,…
The 2021 Wild Parsnip Program began May 25, 2021. Similar to years past, the goal is to reduce the growth of wild parsnip in highly infested areas while ensuring that environmentally sensitive areas and public safety are not adversely impacted. In total, Council has approved $298,000 for this year’s strategy. The 2021 Wild…
Renaud Road Traffic Calming Plan Following the public feedback period, staff have completed the final recommended Renaud Road Traffic Calming Plan. This Plan has been slightly revised from the previous version to reflect feedback received from the community. The links to the final Traffic Calming Plan, as well as the ‘As we heard it report’…