Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Josh Rachlis
Candidate for Mayor
In their own words
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Where they stand
Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Residents should know what their tax dollars are spent on and be involved in decisions
- Residents should know what their tax dollars are being spent on
- Residents should be involved in the decision-making
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“I don't know if I have the power to find that information at this point, but as a general rule, I believe that residents should know what their tax dollars are being spent on, and should be involved in the decision-making.”
Source: Ottawa 2026 — candidate register · September 25, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Add GPS trackers on buses, phone charge ports, and better scooter infrastructure
- GPS trackers so riders see where the bus is right now, like Uber
- Phone charge ports on buses and trains; better infrastructure for scooters
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“I don't know why we don't have GPS trackers, so you can actually see where the bus is, just like you can see where your Uber is. I don't want to know when it's scheduled to come, I want to know where it is right now.”
Source: Mayoral candidates push for affordable transit and more trees at forum · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Publish meaningful performance indicators, targets and results for public money
- Supports publishing meaningful performance indicators, targets and results
- New programs need clear objectives, evaluation plans, and published measured results
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“I support publishing meaningful performance indicators, targets and results so residents can see whether public money is achieving its goals. New programs would need clear objectives and a plan for evaluation, and a plan to publish measured results once results are available.”
Source: Ottawa 2026 — candidate register · September 25, 2026
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
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Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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