Breaking down the $156M Stage 2 ask

Budget season continues at the City of Ottawa.

This week the Municipal Panel covers the Finance and Corporate Services Committee:

* $156 million more for new (and old) LRT construction (1:00)

* The City’s overdue long-term financial plan is coming in early 2026 (22:15)

* Are delays to the Adisoke library a sign of deeper problems? (28:15)

* The Mayor’s public safety press event (32:30)

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