Total Promises
12
Completed
4
In Progress
6
Not Started / Stalled
2
Completion Rate
33%
Promise Grades
Promises by Status
Campaign Promises (12 of 12)
Expand Bike Infrastructure in Centretown
Add 15 km of protected bike lanes in the Somerset ward, connecting to downtown core.
Progress Update:
Albert Street cycle track completed November 2024. Approximately 8 km of bike lanes completed. Gladstone, Kent, James & Gilmour bike lanes still in planning/consultation stages. Full 15 km target not yet achieved.
Evidence & Sources (2)
Support Small Businesses on Bank Street
Create a small business support program and reduce red tape for local businesses.
Progress Update:
Business support program launched. 'Street Seats' pilot program transformed parts of Bank Street into community plazas with seating, planters, and events. Permit processing times reduced. Program expansion planned.
Evidence & Sources (2)
Increase Affordable Housing Density
Advocate for increased density and affordable housing requirements in new developments.
Progress Update:
Zoning bylaw amendments passed. Office-to-residential conversions underway on Elgin and Laurier Streets. Renoviction bylaw still in development. Work ongoing but not complete.
Evidence & Sources (2)
Create Rental Housing Acquisition Fund
Create a rental housing acquisition fund to buy rental properties as they come on the market and sell them to non-profits to keep rents affordable.
Progress Update:
No ward-specific rental housing acquisition fund has been created. Ottawa Community Land Trust operates city-wide but is not the promised municipal fund. City doubled affordable housing investment but did not create acquisition fund as promised.
Evidence & Sources (2)
Pilot Non-Police Crisis Intervention Team
Pilot a non-police crisis-intervention team to respond humanely to homelessness, addiction, or mental health crises without police involvement.
Progress Update:
ANCHOR (Alternate Neighbourhood Crisis Response) program launched and operates 24/7 in Centretown. Community-led team responds to non-violent mental health or substance use crises without police. Access via 2-1-1. Major success.
Evidence & Sources (2)
End Youth Homelessness - Master Leasing Program
Scale up the Master Leasing Program to end youth homelessness by providing housing and support services for young people at risk.
Progress Update:
Master Leasing Program scaling up - Operation Come Home holds ~30 leases, targeting 300 by 2028. John Howard Society facility on Lisgar St opened housing 29 formerly homeless women. Progress made but target not yet achieved.
Evidence & Sources (2)
Build Full-Depth Outdoor Pool in Ward
Build a full-depth outdoor pool in Somerset Ward to serve residents.
Progress Update:
No outdoor deep pool exists in Somerset Ward as of 2025. Only wading pools, splash pads, and indoor Plant Pool available. Promise not delivered.
Evidence & Sources (2)
Protected Bike Lanes on Kent Street
Install protected bike lanes on Kent Street to improve cycling safety.
Progress Update:
Kent Street bike lanes tied to sewer renewal and upcoming developments. Still in planning phase, not yet constructed.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Protected Bike Lanes on Gladstone Avenue
Install protected bike lanes on Gladstone Avenue to improve cycling safety.
Progress Update:
Gladstone Street bike lanes planned, public consultation expected. Not yet constructed.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Expand Warming Centres & Shelter Beds
Expand warming centres and shelter beds to support people experiencing homelessness during winter months.
Progress Update:
Centre 507 operates almost 24/7. Graham Spry Building opened as warming shelter via federal agreement. Expanded bed space in shelters. 120 people transitioned to long-term housing via subsidies.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Double City Affordable Housing Investment
Advocate for doubling the city's capital investment in affordable housing.
Progress Update:
City doubled its capital investment in affordable housing in 2024 from $15 million to $30 million. 2025 budget includes $22.9 million for affordable housing.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Develop Renoviction Bylaw
Develop a renoviction bylaw to protect renters from being evicted for renovations.
Progress Update:
Renoviction bylaw is under development following efforts by Council and tenant-advocacy groups. Not yet passed into law.
Evidence & Sources (2)