Councillor's Message November always seems to be one of the most hectic months at City Hall.  Before diving into the details of the City’s 2026 draft budget, I want to begin with another important matter that came before Finance and Corporate Services Committee this morning at a special meeting. Today, members considered the potential acquisition of the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre, better known as the Taggart-Miller landfill in Carlsbad Springs. I did not support

Councillor's Message Happy Sunday! I know you're used to this email arriving in your inboxes on Friday evenings, but it’s been a busy stretch for me at City Hall serving on seven committees in nine days! I appreciate your patience as I took extra time this weekend between community events to carefully compile and review all the important updates below. As you’ll see further down in this newsletter, there are several key files moving forward and heading to the public consultat

Councillor's Message There’s been no shortage of events and activities to enjoy across Ward 19 and the east end this fall! Two special ones that stood out for me recently were the Butterfly Run Ottawa and the Race to End Homelessness. Every October, the Butterfly Run brings our community together to support the 1 in 6 families in Canada who experience infertility, pregnancy loss, or infant loss. For families walking that difficult and often lonely path, this event is a remind