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2014 Municipal Election

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WARD 23 Candidates – Kanata South

The propositions: 1. Support for a strong site alteration by-law, with emphasis on “strong.” 2. Renewed commitment to an annual allocation towards an environmental lands acquisition fund. 3. Standing firm in support of the prohibition against future country lot subdivisions. 4. The City’s Advisory Committees should be genuine bridges between the public and Council. David Abuwa: “All four proposals you brought up appear to be matters that I can lend

Claudia Ruiz November 3, 2017 October 7, 2024

The winning candidates’ responses to our propositions

Thirteen of the winning candidates in the October 27, 2014 election responded to our letter which set out four propositions. The propositions were: 1. Support for a strong site alteration by-law, with emphasis on “strong.” 2. Renewed commitment to an annual allocation towards an environmental lands acquisition fund. 3. Standing firm in support of the prohibition against future country lot subdivisions. 4. The City’s Advisory Committees should be genuine bridges

DevAdmin October 9, 2017 October 7, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Jim Watson commits to bringing in a site alteration by-law

14 October 2014 – For immediate release Version française At the Ecology Ottawa debate on the Environment of September 24, candidate mayor Jim Watson, in response to a question from the Greenspace Alliance, committed to bringing forward a site alteration by-law. Going further, he said he would lobby the Province for stronger penalties against landowners who act illegally. The Municipal Act allows municipalities to enact a site alteration by-law and doing

DevAdmin September 21, 2017 October 7, 2024

WARD 22 Candidates – Gloucester-South Nepean

The propositions: 1. Support for a strong site alteration by-law, with emphasis on “strong.” 2. Renewed commitment to an annual allocation towards an environmental lands acquisition fund. 3. Standing firm in support of the prohibition against future country lot subdivisions. 4. The City’s Advisory Committees should be genuine bridges between the public and Council. Scott Hodge: #1: “I admit that I need to research this further to properly understand the

Claudia Ruiz September 12, 2017 October 7, 2024

WARD 21 Candidates – Rideau-Goulbourn

The propositions: 1. Support for a strong site alteration by-law, with emphasis on “strong.” 2. Renewed commitment to an annual allocation towards an environmental lands acquisition fund. 3. Standing firm in support of the prohibition against future country lot subdivisions. 4. The City’s Advisory Committees should be genuine bridges between the public and Council. Scott Moffatt: #1: “In the rural area, I strongly believe that rural landowners shouldn’t be subject

Claudia Ruiz September 12, 2017 October 7, 2024

George Wright

“1. Do not support. I don’t see any mention of who owns the land in question. With respect to public land, I support the recommendation. With regard to private land, I do not see that the Conservation Authority or the City would have any authority to rule or dictate legally, especially when you consider both of their track records. Just two off the top of my head, RVCA building their

Claudia Ruiz September 12, 2017 October 7, 2024

WARD 20 Candidates – Osgoode

The propositions: 1. Support for a strong site alteration by-law, with emphasis on “strong.” 2. Renewed commitment to an annual allocation towards an environmental lands acquisition fund. 3. Standing firm in support of the prohibition against future country lot subdivisions. 4. The City’s Advisory Committees should be genuine bridges between the public and Council. Liam Maguire: “I don’t have enough information to say I would or would not support these

Claudia Ruiz September 12, 2017 October 7, 2024

Stephen Blais

“I support the establishment of naturalized areas in the City of Ottawa and the protection of woodlots. I was very proud to open Lalande Conservation Park in Orléans which is a protected urban wood lots in south Orléans. I also look forward to ensuring funds are budgeted to purchase the outstanding portion of the woodlot from the property owner. Further, despite losing at the Ontario Municipal Board to stop urban

Claudia Ruiz September 12, 2017 October 7, 2024

WARD 19 Candidates – Cumberland

The propositions: 1. Support for a strong site alteration by-law, with emphasis on “strong.” 2. Renewed commitment to an annual allocation towards an environmental lands acquisition fund. 3. Standing firm in support of the prohibition against future country lot subdivisions. 4. The City’s Advisory Committees should be genuine bridges between the public and Council. Marc Belisle: “I do support these propositions entirely.” Stephen Blais: Full Response Excerpt: “I support the establishment

Claudia Ruiz September 12, 2017 October 7, 2024

WARD 18 Candidates – Alta Vista

The propositions: 1. Support for a strong site alteration by-law, with emphasis on “strong.” 2. Renewed commitment to an annual allocation towards an environmental lands acquisition fund. 3. Standing firm in support of the prohibition against future country lot subdivisions. 4. The City’s Advisory Committees should be genuine bridges between the public and Council. Brandon Scharfe: “The propositions don’t seem to be onerous to fulfill. Certainly there is currently a

Claudia Ruiz September 12, 2017 October 7, 2024

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