Ottawa Coalition for a People’s Budget

We are a coalition of organizations from across Ottawa, and we advocate for municipal budgets that prioritize social, environmental, and economic justice.

[Coalition Against More Surveillance @CAMSOttawa]

Cathy Curry is trying to use the growing population as a reason to increase the police force's budget and presence in communities while lumping together the gaps in resources for fire & paramedics. The police budget does not fund paramedics or fire, it funds militarized police.

[Horizon Ottawa @HorizonOttawa]

We have been hearing that members of the @OttawaPolice Services Board have been replying to residents via email saying that the Police budget is DECREASING despite them clearly getting an increase year after year.

Let's look at the facts:

[Coalition Against More Surveillance @CAMSOttawa]

Last week, the Ottawa police presented their draft budget for 2023.

Individuals + organizations have already spoken out: https://t.co/hm0YV4heB7

See the thread below for how you can have your say about the proposed $15.2 million increase. 🧵⬇️

[Ottawa Coalition for a People’s Budget @ott_alt_budget]

Key pointers from our event with @HorizonOttawa last night.

If you were unable to attend, the recording of the event is available through @HorizonOttawa's Youtube here: https://t.co/UTQOzLUxdz

[Horizon Ottawa @HorizonOttawa]

Our Budget 101 event with @VivicResearch and @ott_alt_budget is starting now!

We're talking about the budget process and how you can speak out!

Follow along with this thread for highlights.

[Sam Hersh @SamHersh01]

It was a great session tonight on the #ottcity budget hosted by @VivicResearch, @ott_alt_budget and with help from @CAMSOttawa with close to 100 people in attendance throughout!

I think #Ottawa residents are ready to fight for a budget for everyone!

[Free Transit Ottawa @freetransitott]

If the mayor is so concerned about "empty buses" he could actually do something to attract riders, instead of more cuts.

We've been banging this drum for awhile: frequency, bus lanes, fare relief. If you can grab a bus every 5-10 mins without delays, transit becomes worth using.

[Horizon Ottawa @HorizonOttawa]

Good thread on what massive cuts to the @OC_Transpo capital budget means for transit riders in #Ottawa.

For example it could lead to less or no R1 bus service the next time the #OttawaLRT goes down - is this how @_MarkSutcliffe is bringing confidence back to our transit system?

[Ottawa Coalition for a People’s Budget @ott_alt_budget]

Happening now!

https://t.co/y7QJQP7T7E

[Ottawa Coalition for a People’s Budget @ott_alt_budget]

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[Ottawa Coalition for a People’s Budget @ott_alt_budget]

Quick reminder that we are meeting at 6pm today to discuss the Budget tabled today.

Looking forward to connecting with everyone over Twitter Spaces!

[Ottawa Coalition for a People’s Budget @ott_alt_budget]

Join us on Feb 1 @ 6pm EST to talk all things #OttBudget2023!
https://t.co/y7QJQP7T7E

[Ottawa Coalition for a People’s Budget @ott_alt_budget]

@HorizonOttawa @CAMSOttawa @CPEPgroup @freetransitott @CAFES_Ottawa

[Ottawa Coalition for a People’s Budget @ott_alt_budget]

The City of Ottawa tabled an austerity budget today, amid pressing cost of living crises.

Our Engagement Guide hopes to encourage and aide residents in engaging councillors on critical issues impacting them and their communities.

More info @ https://t.co/G2HkKuNhAP

[Horizon Ottawa @HorizonOttawa]

@OttawaPolice Statement was signed and co-written in collaboration with @CAMSOttawa, @ott_alt_budget, @OCTEVAW, @613_819, @djnontario, @CPEPgroup, @CJOttawa and @VivicResearch.

Join our City Budget 101 event next week to find out how you can do more!

https://t.co/v3rM61wQ7Y

[Ottawa Coalition for a People’s Budget @ott_alt_budget]

Join us on Feb 1 @ 6pm EST to talk all things #OttBudget2023!
https://t.co/y7QJQP7T7E

[Horizon Ottawa @HorizonOttawa]

In order to push back against an austerity budget, we need the community to come together to show we won't stand for it!

Register for our upcoming events to encourage public engagement and participation in the budget process:

https://t.co/v3rM61wQ7Y

https://t.co/mvASgL0AgZ

[Sam Hersh @SamHersh01]

I don't doubt some candidates have faced some personal attacks and that's never okay but attempts to equate that to things like legitimate policy grievances, calling out corporate and developer influence and people trying to hold politicians accountable is extremely disengnious.

[Ottawa Coalition for a People’s Budget @ott_alt_budget]

Have you engaged your candidates on police budgets?

1/10th of Ottawa's municipal budget (~$350M) is spent on policing, which is almost 18% of taxpayer $$ and comparable to the tax dollars spent on public health, paramedics, libraries, social housing & parks & recreation combined

[Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario @TenantAdvocacy]

Many tenants in Ontario will be receiving a notice of rent increase on October 1st from their landlords. Find out if the rent increase is legal with this new infographic.

[Climate Justice Ottawa @CJOttawa]

📣This municipal election, we have the chance to elect progressive candidates that will champion bold, ambitious climate solutions.
Climate Justice Ottawa put together a platform to demonstrate what municipal policies that advance climate justice could look like. #OttVote
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[Ottawa Coalition for a People’s Budget @ott_alt_budget]

With advance voting underway, have you engaged your candidates on issues most critical to our communities?