It was wonderful to spend time with neighbours in Orléans, Centretown and Kanata celebrating 613 Day today!
Thanks to all of the community groups, arts organizations and BIAs who made today a great day in every corner of the city!
Lansdowne 2.0 could have been a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver real public benefit: more community, more green space, and a better return for Ottawa taxpayers.
Instead, City Hall prioritized a deal that only benefits one private operator.
We can do better.
Just six weeks into the campaign, we've knocked on 20,000 doors across Ottawa. Want to join us?
Sign up to volunteer: https://t.co/xJ0ZMtQ2XZ
Make a donation: https://t.co/gLASUxkIDj
Waiting for the bus on a busy day shouldn't mean wondering if it's going to show up at a reasonable time or if you'll be late again.
Transit that works means reliable service, frequent routes, and a system people can count on every day.
People deserve to know how decisions are made before they're finalized, not after.
As Mayor, I won't use strong mayor powers to override Council, require plain-language explanations for major decisions and I’ll open up the budget process.
Learn more: https://t.co/vbcBJlF5VD
“Leiper said council is "punting too many decisions off to the next term of council." He called that “irresponsible” and said he’s also worried that the plan could lead the city to sell off arenas, field houses and community centres.”
https://t.co/pvhEHl3R6z
When it comes to infrastructure, we can continue to punt decisions down the road or face the problem head on.
Building a city that works means facing these problems head on.
One month in, and I’m blown away by the momentum behind this campaign.
Together, we’ve raised more than $75K and signed up over 300 volunteers who are ready to knock doors, make calls, and help build a city that works.
Join us: https://t.co/vbcBJlEy65
We've knocked on 12,000 doors in Ottawa.
We've already canvassed in 17 of the city's 24 wards, with teams scheduled for the rest in the coming days.
A huge thank you to every volunteer who's joined us so far, including the three canvass teams that hit the doors today!
This piece really gets why so many people are connecting with Jeff Leiper’s campaign right now.
It’s focused on something pretty simple: people want a city that functions better day to day, from transit to basic city services to trust in City Hall.
Worth the read.
https://t.co/DxOzLDWfsG
Want to get involved in the campaign? Join us on the doors this weekend!
RSVP for our All Out For Barrhaven event: https://t.co/Iplvd7Pd46
RSVP for other canvass shifts: https://t.co/xJ0ZMtQ2XZ
Too many Ottawa residents feel like the city is becoming more frustrating, less reliable, and harder to live in.
People want a City Hall that fixes problems, listens to people, and delivers results.
If you’re ready for a City That Works, visit https://t.co/P8jfuz4ZFL