by Glen Gower | Aug 5, 2019 | Notebook
Le français suit Transparency builds trust. The secrecy around the procurement process for Stage 2 LRT is a good example of the opposite: a lack of transparency breeds distrust, fuels rumours and speculation, and is a poor way to engage the public in important civic...
by Glen Gower | Jul 10, 2019 | Notebook
Le français suit Here are my speaking notes from the discussion at today’s City Council meeting about the Chateau Laurier, outlining why I did not support the motion. I am hearing loud and clear from residents. The outcome they want is to stop the addition to...
by Glen Gower | Apr 24, 2019 | Notebook
(le français suit) Ottawa is the latest Canadian municipality to declare a climate emergency. A majority of Ottawa city council voted in favour of doing so on Wednesday. https://t.co/KOgTcOOpiZ #ottnews #ottpoli #ottweather — Global Ottawa (@global_ottawa) April...
by Glen Gower | Mar 27, 2019 | Notebook
(Le français suit) My goal with these “Notebook” posts is to give you some insight into how things work at City Hall, and what goes into the decisions that we make. The sound bites you hear on the radio and the articles you read online only capture the tip...
by Glen Gower | Mar 21, 2019 | Notebook
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) (Le français suit) At yesterday’s Transit Commission meeting, we received a report and presentation on OC Transpo’s preparations for the upcoming launch of the O-Train’s Confederation Line. Members of the Transit Commission...
