Better Ottawa Joanne has Something to Tell You!
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Nov 29, 2025 City budget discussions are heating up, with debates on a proposed landfill purchase and its implications for waste management strategies. The transit budget faces scrutiny as phantom funding raises concerns about fiscal transparency. Youth fare initiatives and proposed fare increases spark lively debates on public transport service expectations. Additionally, the potential impact of provincial legislation on cycling infrastructure is explored, challenging the city's ability to assert its autonomy against provincial policies.
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Joanne Announces Ward Candidacy
- Joanne Cianello announced she is running in Kitchissippi Ward in the 2026 municipal election.
- She said she isn't ready for a big launch yet but wanted to share the news with the panel and listeners.
Secret Land Purchase Raises Governance Alarm
- The city entered a secret NDA-backed process to pursue a permitted landfill site and provided few public details.
- Joanne warned that staff signing NDAs without clear council authorization risks serious governance and transparency problems.
Buying Land Could Lock Waste Strategy
- The landfill acquisition could lock the city into the status quo for curbside waste and reduce pressure to invest in waste technologies.
- John Willing and Joanne cautioned buying a landfill might discourage exploration of incineration alternatives or innovation.