The Ward with Erin Coffin

There is a democratic deficit at City Hall and here in Kanata South. For too long, Ottawa’s City Council has been beholden to big money donors and property developers and not residents like you. As a result, the services we pay for with our tax dollars have suffered and deteriorated. This election is about returning power to you, my hardworking neighbours and friends. You deserve better.

To ensure this happens:

• I will work constr...

Residents must feel safe and secure in our city. This means making road safety for all users a priority by adopting Vision Zero in all road design, construction, and upkeep. Ottawa needs to make proactive investments in services that have shown to reduce crime, and we must work to rebuild trust between our community and Ottawa Police Services.

• Following best practices from other municipalities in Canada and throughout the world,...

We need critical investments in areas that have been neglected such as infrastructure, transit, social services, and affordable housing. The time for these investments is now since continued neglect will cost us more in future years.

• Affordability is a big concern for most residents. Inflation is putting pressure on all budgets, including the City’s
• These costs can’t be entirely borne by homeowners, so there is a need to look at ...

Everyone needs a roof over their head, but Ottawa is in a housing crisis. Whether buying or renting, housing costs too much, and families are having to decide where to cut expenses, whether it is recreation, transit, groceries, and/or other essential costs. The city needs to engage all levels of government, partners and stakeholders to invest in making our city’s housing accessible, affordable and a place anyone could comfortably a...

To thrive Ottawa needs to be able to move its residents safely, reliably, and affordably. Our transit system in its current state does not serve our needs. A renewed transit system will reduce traffic congestion, shorten our commute, make for safer roads, and contribute to a greener Ottawa.

Addressing the Shortfalls at OCTranspo

• We need to address the problems with OCTranspo and ParaTranspo so we are able to move around our neigh...

One of the most important decisions you can make in your life starts with a simple question "Who do I vote for this election?" The results of your decision can be powerfully transformative for you, our collective communities and the city in which we live.

Join me here for casual conversations on the important issues facing all of us as we draw closer to election day. Throughout these conversations I want to earn...