Better Ottawa Muni Panel: LRT Secrecy, e-Scooters and Front Yard Tomatoes
Apr 1, 2025
A lively panel discusses the upcoming Osgoode by-election and the buzz around e-scooters making a comeback in 2025. They tackle the challenge of making city reports more comprehensible and debate the controversial budget cuts facing local schools. The lightning round brings in fun topics like boulevard gardens, secrecy surrounding LRT discussions, and council pay raises. Make sure to catch their insights and listener interactions on these intriguing local developments!
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Thompson's Return
- Doug Thompson, former Osgoode mayor and councillor, is running in the upcoming by-election.
- He's 79 and has been involved in local politics since 1980.
Darouze Connection?
- Colette Lacroix-Veltuis is another candidate in the Osgoode by-election.
- She was seen with George Darouze at his swearing-in, suggesting his potential support.
E-Scooter Pilot Extended
- Ottawa's e-scooter program will continue as a 5-year pilot project.
- This is due to shared provincial legislation requiring data collection and consultation.