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Glen Gower

Glen Gower

Councillor • Ward 6 - Stittsville • 7 years of service

Term: 2022-11-15 - 2026-11-14

Total Promises

10

Completed

1

In Progress

9

Not Started / Stalled

0

Completion Rate

10%

Promise Grades

Promises by Status

Campaign Promises (10 of 10)

Infrastructure

Revitalize Stittsville Main Street

In ProgressFail

Improve cycling and pedestrian safety along Stittsville Main Street and attract more small businesses.

Progress Update:

Stittsville Main Street Public Realm Plan in planning/design phase. Segment from Hazeldean Road to Bobcat Way prioritized for upgrades. Not yet implemented.

Promise made: 2022-11-01Last updated: 2025-01-16
Infrastructure

Road Infrastructure Upgrades

In ProgressFail

Focus on upgrades and expansions for Robert Grant Avenue, Carp Road, and Fernbank Drive.

Progress Update:

Transportation Master Plan includes these corridors with transitway along Robert Grant Avenue. Construction not yet complete.

Promise made: 2022-11-01Last updated: 2025-01-16
Transportation

Improve Transit Options

In ProgressFail

Enhance transit timing, reliability, and connections for Stittsville residents.

Progress Update:

Route 163 added connecting Stittsville Main Street. Route 167 weekend improvements made. TMP identifies LRT extension to Hazeldean Station but full build-out years away.

Promise made: 2022-11-01Last updated: 2025-01-16
Other

Establish Health Hub

In ProgressPass

Establish a Health Hub in Stittsville including an urgent care centre and family clinic.

Progress Update:

Major progress: Finance Committee approved land allocation (7-8 acres at 1655 Maple Grove Road) in October 2025. Request for Offers process underway. Awaiting provincial funding.

Promise made: 2022-11-01Last updated: 2025-01-16
Climate

Plant 2,000 Trees Annually

In ProgressFail

Plant 2,000 new trees annually in Ward 6.

Progress Update:

Active tree planting: ~138 trees Spring 2024, ~125 Fall 2024, ~353 Fall 2025 (including community volunteers). Total falls significantly short of 2,000 annual target.

Promise made: 2022-11-01Last updated: 2025-01-16
Other

Honest & Accountable Leadership

CompletedPass

Commitment to being approachable, transparent, making decisions with integrity, and actively seeking community input.

Progress Update:

Active community engagement through regular newsletters, budget surveys, community meetings, and transparent communication via website and social media.

Evidence & Sources (1)

Promise made: 2022-11-01Last updated: 2025-01-16
Budget

Smart Budgeting & Affordability

In ProgressFail

Prioritize community needs and balance them against taxpayer capacity; focus on affordability in municipal costs.

Progress Update:

Budget advocacy ongoing but property taxes and fees continue to rise. Transit fares increased. Affordability crisis persists.

Evidence & Sources (1)

Promise made: 2022-11-01Last updated: 2025-01-16
Housing

Affordable Housing

In ProgressFail

Address housing affordability crisis with focus on moderate-income and vulnerable communities.

Progress Update:

Identified as top priority but thousands remain on affordable housing waitlist. Housing crisis persists across ward and city.

Evidence & Sources (1)

Promise made: 2022-11-01Last updated: 2025-01-16
Other

Newcomer Support Pilot Project

In ProgressFail

Implement pilot projects to help welcome newcomers into the Stittsville community.

Progress Update:

Pilot mentioned as priority but comprehensive newcomer support implementation not confirmed.

Evidence & Sources (1)

Promise made: 2022-11-01Last updated: 2025-01-16
Infrastructure

Stittsville Community Center Expansion

In ProgressFail

Expand the Stittsville community center to accommodate growing population needs.

Progress Update:

Planning ongoing for community center expansion. Not yet completed.

Evidence & Sources (1)

Promise made: 2022-11-01Last updated: 2025-01-16