Total Promises
14
Completed
6
In Progress
7
Not Started / Stalled
1
Completion Rate
43%
Promise Grades
Promises by Status
Campaign Promises (14 of 14)
Affordable Housing Quotas in New Developments
Advocate for affordable housing quotas in new development projects.
Progress Update:
Multiple projects approved: 400 Coventry Road (1,770 homes with park), 342 Queen Mary Street (24 units, 30% affordable, 20% accessible), 375 Codd's Road (121 units including 22 deeply affordable), 240 Presland Road (62 accessible mixed-income units).
Evidence & Sources (2)
OCH & Supportive Housing Development
Support development of Ottawa Community Housing and supportive housing projects for vulnerable populations.
Progress Update:
715 Mikinak Road (271 units), Shepherds of Good Hope on Montreal Road (42 supportive units), Queen Street transitional housing (140 beds with mental health and employment supports). Over 675 new permanent shelter/transitional beds projected 2023-2025.
Evidence & Sources (2)
Freeze Transit Fares
Push for freezing transit fares to improve affordability and ridership.
Progress Update:
Fares increased despite advocacy. Seniors' monthly pass rose from $49 to $58.25 in February 2025. Opposed original budget structure but fare freeze not achieved.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Improve OC Transpo Service in Ward 13
Add service and increase frequency on OC Transpo routes serving Ward 13; study transit-priority corridors.
Progress Update:
Routes 15 and 27 improvements advocated. Transportation Master Plan proposes continuous bus lanes on Montreal Road and new transit lanes on Blair Road. Comprehensive service improvements not yet delivered.
Evidence & Sources (2)
Traffic Calming & Lower Speed Limits
Enhance road maintenance, implement traffic calming measures including lowering speed limits in residential zones.
Progress Update:
Gateway speed zones rolled out across ward. Traffic calming implemented in Overbrook, Lindenlea, Manor Park, and Carson Grove neighborhoods.
Evidence & Sources (1)
City-Wide Ban on Handguns
Promote a city-wide ban on handguns and assault weapons.
Progress Update:
Advocated and voted for municipal handgun ban motion. Federal jurisdiction limits municipal enforcement but City expressed position clearly.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Violence Reduction & Youth Services
Invest in violence reduction initiatives: more youth services, enhanced lighting, crime prevention funding.
Progress Update:
Some investment in crime prevention and community safety initiatives. Comprehensive youth violence reduction strategy not fully achieved.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Anti-Racism Strategy & Secretariat
Continue leading anti-racism strategy and creation of Anti-Racism Secretariat.
Progress Update:
As Council Liaison for Anti-Racism, oversees 5-year Anti-Racism Strategy with 132 actions. Secured $120,000 additional funding for Black-led community initiatives in 2024 budget.
Evidence & Sources (2)
Poverty Reduction & Food Security
Develop and support poverty reduction strategy and food security policy.
Progress Update:
Advocacy ongoing but poverty and food insecurity remain significant issues. Median rents increased from ~$992 to ~$1,600 between 2014-2024 while incomes increased less.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Climate Emergency Declaration
Support declaration of climate emergency and vote for climate change masterplan.
Progress Update:
Voted for climate emergency declaration and Climate Change Master Plan. Supported climate investments in city budgets.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Phase Out Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment
Phase out gas-powered lawn equipment on city property.
Progress Update:
Advocacy ongoing but comprehensive ban on gas-powered lawn equipment not implemented city-wide.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Tree Protection & Naturalization
Increase tree protection; right-of-way beautification and naturalization.
Progress Update:
Some right-of-way beautification projects completed. Comprehensive tree protection measures not fully achieved across ward.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Expand Child Care Spaces
Expand child care spaces for young children (ages 0-4); support Indigenous early years programs.
Progress Update:
Some progress on affordable childcare through federal-provincial agreements. Ward-specific childcare expansion not comprehensive.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Community Safety & Policing Review
Implement recommendations from community safety review and improve police-community relations.
Progress Update:
Some community safety recommendations implemented. Police-community relations improved through liaison programs. Comprehensive reform not fully achieved.
Evidence & Sources (1)