Countdown to Election Day – October 22
Thank you to all who stopped by the BBQ
Thanks to everyone who stopped by my BBQ for a hot dog and to say hello to my team and I on Saturday September 8th. I really appreciated the opportunity to chat with many residents about community and city matters. It was especially nice seeing and reminiscing with many of…
Voter Notification Letters and Advance Polls
The City of Ottawa Elections Office has begun to send out Voter Notification letters to eligible Ottawa electors currently on the voters’ list – providing information on where and when to vote in the upcoming municipal elections. Eligible electors who are not on the voters’ list are still entitled to…
Greenspace Preservation: Shea Road Woods
A healthy community requires a balance of amenities, including a variety of natural features. I have championed the preservation of green space in Stittsville for many years. The recent successful effort to protect Shea Road Woods (Stittsville’s unofficial dog park) is an example of this work in action. I first…
October is a time to reflect on family, growth and opportunity
October’s election is an opportunity to reflect on the many changes in Stittsville. My wife and I moved to the area forty years ago, when it was still Goulbourn Township. We, raised two children, built a successful business, met many wonderful people, and made beautiful memories. Over these years we…
Keeping Stittsville Safe
My plan for Stittsville public safety has four key pillars: low crime, public health (including mental health), safe roads and emergency first response capability. We are fortunate to have a lower than average crime rate in our community, but safety remains a top priority. I have several projects planned and…
Preserving the Red Barn: Sensitive Development in Stittsville
Stittsville has a noble heritage, built by people with an eye to the future. Through the years, Stittsville has grown from a small agricultural settlement, to a railway village, to a thriving suburb of Ottawa. Each phase of Stittsville’s development formed its legacy and deserves to be recognised. Part of…
Integrated Transit
Traffic flow in Stittsville is changing. Not only is our population growing but changing cultural factors are impacting the way we use our roads. New ride-sharing services, changes in traditional bus ridership, telecommuting and the evolution of autonomous vehicles mean that we need to address infrastructure differently. As a city,…
Revitalizing Stittsville Main Street
In my time as a business owner on Main Street, I came to understand that success is not just about location or the service offered; it is about the way we engage as a community. That is why the revitalization of Stittsville Main Street is about more than developing our…
Fringewood Drive Area Traffic Management Study
In response to traffic issues raised by residents of Fringewood Drive, the City of Ottawa has initiated an Area Traffic Management (ATM) study that will examine traffic conditions and driver behaviour on this roadway. The intent of the study is to develop potential traffic calming solutions to address these identified…
Bus Ridership
It is not unusual to hear complaints about public transportation, especially in the suburbs. I share your pain. My staff relies upon the bus to commute to work, as I do on occasion. In fact, I would prefer to commute via public transit, but the irregularity of my schedule and…
Light Rail Transit (LRT) Delay
At the Finance and Economic Committee on Tuesday September 10, 2018, City staff provided a project update on the LRT with respect to completion of; stations, communications systems and train vehicles. City staff indicated that RTG will not make the Revenue Service Availability date of November 2, 2018. Further, staff…
CHEO Dream Home right here in Stittsville
Minto Communities has collaborated with the CHEO Foundation to present the 2018 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime grand prize Minto Dream Home, The Creekside, located in the Potter’s Key development right here in Stittsville. Public are welcome to take a virtual tour of the home online or visit the dream…
Rogers 22 Municipal Election Debate Ward 6
I had the pleasure of participating in one of the Rogers TV Municipal Election debates this past week. I would like to thank Rogers 22 and host Mark Sutcliffe for organizing this opportunity. I would also like to thank everyone who took the time to send in their questions in…
This little man was born during the Campaign Launch for his Papa, Shad Qadri, last election. This is him attending the launch last night.
- This little man was born during the Campaign Launch for his Papa, Shad Qadri, last election. This is him attending the launch last night.
