Policies & Threats Related to Greenspaces
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.
#1: “Yes, I am strongly in favour of such a by-law. I see it as a natural next step following our decisions to not expand the urban boundary and not to allow country estate lots. When natural features are lost, it is forever. We are uniquely gifted as a City to have jurisdiction over large areas of rural and natural landscape, and I view it as a responsibility and a
“I would like to thank the Greenspace Alliance for the hard work they do to protect our City’s environment. I am pleased to respond to your letter asking for support on four environmental and greenspace propositions. I support all four. 1. Support for a strong site alteration by-law, with emphasis on “strong.” Yes. We have lost too many natural landscapes and woodlots over the past few years to clear-cutting for
“Thank you for taking the time to share the information with me below. It is clear after reading your email that much more work needs to be done to support and protect our environment and I applaud your continued efforts to raise awareness of these outstanding issues. I will gladly support your concerns below and when elected I look forward to working with Greenspace Alliance to ensure they are adequately
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. Michelle Reimer: Full response Excerpt: “I will gladly support your concerns below and when elected I look
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. Catherine McKenney: “… What you have done with this survey is demonstrate the wealth of knowledge
“1. Yes I support for a strong site alteration by-law. 2. Yes I support a renewed commitment to an annual allocation towards an environmental lands acquisition fund. As the Chair of the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC) of the City of Ottawa in 2013, a motion was crafted stating: That the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC) endorse the staff recommendation to purchase three Urban Natural Features (UNF) – Armstrong Road
“RESPONSES TO GREENSPACE ALLIANCE SURVEY OF CANDIDATES 1. Support for a strong site alteration by-law, with emphasis on “strong.” Communities have to manage top soil carefully, in order to facilitate the proper flow of natural cycles (water, nitrogen etc.), the retention of nutrients and the healthy growth of diverse vegetation. I am aware of recent “tree massacres” and if this particular legislation (or absence of) is related to such actions,
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. Jevone Nicholas: Full Response Excerpts: #1: “I am aware of recent “tree massacres” and if this
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. Catherine Fortin LeFaivre: “Yes, you have my support.” Mathieu Fleury: “I am supportive of the four
