WARD 1 Candidates – Orléans

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.

Jennifer Robitaille:

#1: “Support.”

#2: “Open to further discussion on this issue before making a decision.”

#3: “I support the Official Plan.”

#4: “Support more public input.”

Bob Monette:

#1: “I support the preservation of wooded lots in the City of Ottawa such as was the case with my work to ensure the preservation of Hiawatha Park.”

#2: “I am open to having more dialogue on this while ensuring that our budget goals are kept in mind when reviewing this.”

#3: “I support the City’s Official Plan however this being said am always open to having discussions surrounding this question.”

#4: “I believe that the City’s Advisory Committees play a key role in ensuring that Council and staff have a resource available to them comprised of residents of the City of Ottawa. I look forward to reviewing their role as part of the governance renewal process and agree that we must have more discussion surrounding our consultation with the residents of the City and what the best approach should be.”

No response from the 3rd candidate.