Snow clearing is political. This has become even more clear to me since we got absolutely walloped with back-to-back “extreme weather events” in February, leaving city staff to clean up more than 70 centimetres of snow.
Open letter to city staff re: snow clearing
We want to first thank you and your team for the extraordinary work the City has been doing on behalf of residents after the recent very heavy back-to-back snowfalls.
Snow clean-up, shelter zoning motion, The Coldest Night of the Year, and more!
That was a lot of snow. Seventy centimetres over four days, in fact. Our city got absolutely walloped with back-to-back “extreme weather events” – an extremely unusual situation.
Snow clearing and cold weather resources
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Ottawa, and effective immediately, the City is declaring a significant weather event that will remain in effect until further notice. Below is information and resources related to snow clearing and cold weather resources.
Questions for provincial candidates, Bloomberg Cities partnership, new Downtown BIA, and more!
You might have noticed that we are in the middle of a provincial election – an election that could have a pivotal impact on the quality of life in our city.
Renovictions bylaw win, cold weather resources, Lunar New Year parade, and more!
When citizens organize, we all win. That’s the message I am holding close to my heart during a dark time for so many of us.
Centretown budget wins, where to give this season, update on Bank Block and more!
In an ideal world, we would not need charities. If people had a basic minimum income and affordable housing, then the Ottawa Food Bank would not be reporting a 90% increase in usage since 2019.
Update on 1010 Somerset, new outreach supports, Bank Block tenants, homelessness op/ed, Ward 14 holiday party, and more!
In Ottawa, we are currently losing 31 affordable apartments for every one that we build.
Win for public bathrooms, seniors’ transit discount in question, James Street trees, Door fundraising dinner and more!
Budget season is in full swing at City Hall and will be the focus of our work in the Ward 14 office until the final vote on December 11.
Join me to show support for refugees and newcomers on Sunday at 3pm
Last week I shared a video talking about the misinformation being spread about proposed newcomer reception centres in suburban Ottawa.
Have your say on the city budget, new Albert St. bike lane, Catherine Street Hub, and more!
A city is made up of its people. And what we choose to fund tells us who we are.
Fight Ford’s bike lane bill, proposed bubble bylaw, Trick or Treat at City Hall, and more!
There are now three “ghost bikes” in front of City Hall. I wish there were none.