Total Promises
12
Completed
2
In Progress
9
Not Started / Stalled
1
Completion Rate
17%
Promise Grades
Promises by Status
Campaign Promises (12 of 12)
Increase Affordable Housing Supply
Implement progressive housing policies, increase affordability, and support non-profit housing development.
Progress Update:
Supporting rezoning for density and intensification. Federal $176M housing deal secured for 4,400 units. However, non-profit housing targets not met and affordability crisis persists.
Evidence & Sources (2)
Transit Affordability & Reliability
Improve OC Transpo affordability, reliability, and access in all communities with stronger LRT accountability.
Progress Update:
Advocated for transit investment but fares increased 2.5% in 2024 and 5% in 2025. Voted against 2025 budget citing inadequate transit funding. LRT reliability issues persist.
Evidence & Sources (2)
Traffic Calming & Safer Streets
Implement traffic-calming measures to reduce cut-through driving and improve pedestrian safety.
Progress Update:
Byron/Churchill intersection redesign planned with protected features. Some projects in design phase but comprehensive ward-wide traffic calming not achieved.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Better Cycling Infrastructure
Build safer bike lanes and improve cycling connectivity throughout the ward.
Progress Update:
Scott Street cycle tracks being built. Golden Ave MUP planned for 2025. However, major connectivity gaps remain on Churchill, Holland, Parkdale, and Carling. Provincial law now requires permission to remove traffic lanes for bike infrastructure.
Evidence & Sources (2)
15-Minute Neighbourhoods
Enable residents to access daily needs within a 15-minute walk through thoughtful planning and zoning.
Progress Update:
Supporting concept through zoning advocacy and new comprehensive zoning bylaw development. Full 15-minute neighbourhood implementation not achieved.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Oppose Urban Boundary Extension
Oppose extending the urban boundary to encourage intensification within existing areas.
Progress Update:
Consistently voted against and opposed urban boundary expansion. Advocated for intensification within existing urban areas.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Protect Trees & Green Spaces with Intensification
Ensure new development protects tree canopy and includes adequate green space.
Progress Update:
Priority in new zoning bylaw development to balance density with tree canopy protection. However, tree loss continues in development areas across the ward.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Fully Fund Energy Evolution Plan
Support full funding and implementation of Ottawa's Energy Evolution climate plan.
Progress Update:
Supported Energy Evolution plan but full funding not achieved. Voted against 2025 budget partly due to inadequate climate funding.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Phase Out Natural Gas Infrastructure
Work toward phasing out natural gas infrastructure over time, prioritizing energy-efficient housing retrofits.
Progress Update:
No significant progress on natural gas phase-out at municipal level. Gas infrastructure continues to be installed in new developments.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Expand Green Bin Composting
Expand green bin composting to multi-unit buildings and improve curbside collection with user-pay system for garbage.
Progress Update:
Some expansion of green bin program but comprehensive multi-unit building coverage not achieved. User-pay garbage system not implemented.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Complete Wellington Street West Renewal
Complete the Wellington Street West streetscape renewal project with improved pedestrian infrastructure.
Progress Update:
Streetscape renewal completed. Wider sidewalks, new trees, and improved lighting installed. Project finished on time and budget.
Evidence & Sources (1)
Protect Green Space in Westboro
Protect existing green spaces and parks in Kitchissippi ward from development.
Progress Update:
Three park protection bylaws passed. One development proposal rejected to preserve green space. Ongoing monitoring but some green space lost to development.
Evidence & Sources (1)