Dillon Anderson

Dillon Anderson would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: The second major initiative the City should defer is the

• The second major initiative the City should defer is the pursuit of discretionary expansion projects and gold-plated municipal cosmetic upgrades that outpace…
• Instead of committing taxpayer funds to non-essential municipal ventures while core maintenance backlogs mount, city hall must maintain strict fiscal…

“The second major initiative the City should defer is the pursuit of discretionary expansion projects and gold-plated municipal cosmetic upgrades that outpace our basic operating budget. Instead of committing taxpayer funds to non-essential municipal ventures while core maintenance backlogs mount, city hall must maintain strict fiscal discipline—focusing every available dollar exclusively on foundational service delivery, essential asset repairs, and responsible financial management.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson is undecided on, saying more study is required for the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram.

• Undecided / more study required

“Undecided / more study required”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson names An acceptable Ottawa alignment; An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution as important conditions for

• An acceptable Ottawa alignment
• An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution

“• An acceptable Ottawa alignment • An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson assigns high priority to the planned LRT extension from Baseline Station to Barrhaven Town Centre.

• High priority

“High priority”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson commented: “My transit priority focuses squarely on restoring day-to-day service reliability

• My transit priority focuses squarely on restoring day-to-day service reliability, enhancing fiscal accountability, and rebuilding public trust in OC Transpo.
• Key elements of this approach include: Prioritizing Reliability Over Megaprojects: Shifting immediate municipal focus toward stabilizing bus fleet…
• Fiscal Discipline & Sustainable Funding: Rigorously examining transit expenditures and pursuing structural solutions—such as exploring provincial upload…

“My transit priority focuses squarely on restoring day-to-day service reliability, enhancing fiscal accountability, and rebuilding public trust in OC Transpo. Key elements of this approach include: Prioritizing Reliability Over Megaprojects: Shifting immediate municipal focus toward stabilizing bus fleet availability, improving preventative maintenance, and ensuring consistent, on-time schedules for core routes. Fiscal Discipline & Sustainable Funding: Rigorously examining transit expenditures and pursuing structural solutions—such as exploring provincial upload options to alleviate municipal budget pressures—to ensure long-term financial stability without placing an undue burden on property taxpayers. Putting Customers First: Ensuring seamless integration with active mobility networks, improving system safety, and guaranteeing that transit investments genuinely serve the daily needs of commuters, seniors, students, and persons with disabilities across Somerset Ward and the wider city.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson assigns medium priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.

• Medium priority

“Medium priority”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson would establish flood resilience and stormwater infrastructure as one of Ottawa's top three capital priorities.

• Yes

“Yes”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “The city should defer or reconsider low-priority

• The city should defer or reconsider low-priority, capital-intensive road-widening megaprojects that induce automobile dependency and strain our municipal…
• With pressing deficits in core infrastructure maintenance, sidewalk upkeep, and transit reliability, committing funds to expensive expansions—such as…
• Every capital dollar must be rigorously prioritized to deliver maximum value and structural safety for Ottawa residents.

“The city should defer or reconsider low-priority, capital-intensive road-widening megaprojects that induce automobile dependency and strain our municipal budget. With pressing deficits in core infrastructure maintenance, sidewalk upkeep, and transit reliability, committing funds to expensive expansions—such as non-essential suburban road widenings—diverts critical tax dollars away from the foundational repairs our neighborhoods need. Every capital dollar must be rigorously prioritized to deliver maximum value and structural safety for Ottawa residents.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson names My top infrastructure priority for the 2026–2030 term is repairing and upgrading our core municipal

• My top infrastructure priority for the 2026–2030 term is repairing and upgrading our core municipal foundation—specifically fixing our existing roads,…
• Instead of chasing expensive, low-return mega-projects, our capital investments must focus on the basics that residents rely on every single day: guaranteed…

“My top infrastructure priority for the 2026–2030 term is repairing and upgrading our core municipal foundation—specifically fixing our existing roads, sidewalks, and aging water/wastewater systems, while expanding universal accessibility and year-round active mobility networks. Instead of chasing expensive, low-return mega-projects, our capital investments must focus on the basics that residents rely on every single day: guaranteed sidewalk snow-clearing, accessible public facilities, reliable transit corridors, and essential neighborhood maintenance.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson: Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new

• Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.

“Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson selected Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures

• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures
• Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks

“• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures • Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson commented: I oppose a southern ring road or highway bypass. It would be an astronomically costly project that fails to

• I oppose a southern ring road or highway bypass.
• It would be an astronomically costly project that fails to address our actual transportation needs.
• Instead of pouring billions into sprawling highway infrastructure that induces more car dependency and bypasses urban realities, our focus must remain…

“I oppose a southern ring road or highway bypass. It would be an astronomically costly project that fails to address our actual transportation needs. Instead of pouring billions into sprawling highway infrastructure that induces more car dependency and bypasses urban realities, our focus must remain squarely on fiscal responsibility, fixing day-to-day transit reliability, and improving accessible, active mobility right here in our neighborhoods.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson named Road resurfacing and renewal; Other BRT and transit priority corridors; Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville

• Road resurfacing and renewal
• Other BRT and transit priority corridors
• Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville
• Stage 3 LRT — Barrhaven
• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure

“• Road resurfacing and renewal • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville • Stage 3 LRT — Barrhaven • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson names “My second infrastructure priority is expanding and modernizing critical public amenities and community spaces

• My second infrastructure priority is expanding and modernizing critical public amenities and community spaces, including the deployment of accessible public…
• As our urban core densifies, investing in foundational civic infrastructure like public washrooms in parks and playgrounds, along with protecting valued…

“My second infrastructure priority is expanding and modernizing critical public amenities and community spaces, including the deployment of accessible public toilets and the preservation of neighborhood greenspaces and heritage assets. As our urban core densifies, investing in foundational civic infrastructure like public washrooms in parks and playgrounds, along with protecting valued community spaces like Derby Place, is essential for public health, inclusivity, and maintaining a high quality of life for all residents.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson's infrastructure vision: “Ottawa’s infrastructure vision must shift away from expensive

• Ottawa’s infrastructure vision must shift away from expensive, low-return megaprojects and focus relentlessly on the fundamentals.
• Our top priority must be repairing and modernizing existing core assets—such as aging roads, sidewalks, and water systems—while guaranteeing reliable…
• We need to invest in vital public realm amenities, like accessible washrooms and neighborhood greenspaces, while exercising strict fiscal discipline.

“Ottawa’s infrastructure vision must shift away from expensive, low-return megaprojects and focus relentlessly on the fundamentals. Our top priority must be repairing and modernizing existing core assets—such as aging roads, sidewalks, and water systems—while guaranteeing reliable year-round active mobility and accessibility. We need to invest in vital public realm amenities, like accessible washrooms and neighborhood greenspaces, while exercising strict fiscal discipline. By deferring discretionary expansions and prioritizing practical, community- centered maintenance, we can build a fiscally responsible, resilient, and truly accessible city for every resident.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson ranked “Transit — bus / BRT” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.

• Transit — bus / BRT
• Transit — rail
• Pedestrian

“1. Transit — bus / BRT 2. Transit — rail 3. Pedestrian 4. Cycling 5. Vehicular / road infrastructure 6. Truck / goods movement”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson ranked “Renewal of existing roads and bridges” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.

• Renewal of existing roads and bridges
• Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit
• Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure

“1. Renewal of existing roads and bridges 2. Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit 3. Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure 4. Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks 5. Public transit — rail 6. Cycling infrastructure 7. New or expanded roads 8. Truck and goods movement infrastructure”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson is undecided on a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge, saying more study is required.

• Undecided / more study required

“Undecided / more study required”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson supports increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.

• Support

“Support”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson would prioritize Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems for additional flood

• Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems

“Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems;”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson supports, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms, transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road

• Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms

“Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson opposes a new ring road or bypass.

• Oppose a new ring road or bypass

“Oppose a new ring road or bypass”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson: additional road-renewal funding should be directed principally to allocation based principally on road condition and risk.

• Allocation based principally on road condition and risk

“Allocation based principally on road condition and risk”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson: Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives

• Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives

“Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson names “My third infrastructure priority is improving local street safety and traffic-calming measures

• My third infrastructure priority is improving local street safety and traffic-calming measures, particularly around schools, high-density residential zones,…
• We need proactive traffic management—such as enhanced pedestrian crossings, reduced speed limits, and better physical separation for active transportation—to…

“My third infrastructure priority is improving local street safety and traffic-calming measures, particularly around schools, high-density residential zones, and busy commercial main streets like those in Chinatown and Centretown. We need proactive traffic management—such as enhanced pedestrian crossings, reduced speed limits, and better physical separation for active transportation—to ensure our streets are safe for children, seniors, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson would emphasize Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations

• Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations
• Connections to LRT and major transit stations

“• Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations • Connections to LRT and major transit stations”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson commits to advancing I personally commit to advancing a comprehensive Somerset Ward Accessibility and Public Realm Renewal

• I personally commit to advancing a comprehensive Somerset Ward Accessibility and Public Realm Renewal Initiative, focusing directly on fixing our sidewalks,…
• By prioritizing these foundational fixes over costly, low-return megaprojects, we will ensure that every resident—regardless of mobility or age—can navigate,…

“I personally commit to advancing a comprehensive Somerset Ward Accessibility and Public Realm Renewal Initiative, focusing directly on fixing our sidewalks, improving pedestrian safety, and installing reliable public amenities like accessible washrooms across our parks and commercial hubs. By prioritizing these foundational fixes over costly, low-return megaprojects, we will ensure that every resident—regardless of mobility or age—can navigate, enjoy, and fully participate in life across Centretown, Chinatown, and the rest of Somerset Ward.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson commented: “My transportation priorities focus on safety, universal accessibility, and active mobility.

• My transportation priorities focus on safety, universal accessibility, and active mobility.
• In Somerset Ward, we must ensure pedestrian and cycling infrastructure is fully accessible year-round, prioritizing reliable sidewalk snow-clearing and…
• We also need to optimize transit integration to connect our neighborhoods efficiently.

“My transportation priorities focus on safety, universal accessibility, and active mobility. In Somerset Ward, we must ensure pedestrian and cycling infrastructure is fully accessible year-round, prioritizing reliable sidewalk snow-clearing and traffic-calming measures around schools and busy commercial corridors. We also need to optimize transit integration to connect our neighborhoods efficiently. By focusing on practical, data- driven investments rather than costly mega-projects, we can build a safer, more reliable transit and street network for seniors, families, cyclists, pedestrians, and public transit riders alike.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Dillon Anderson strongly supports increasing Ottawa's investment in sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and connections to transit.

• Strongly support

“Strongly support”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High