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Michael Tay

Candidate for Ward 14 Somerset Councillor

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

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.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

More housing of different types: rental, supportive, deeply affordable and non-profit

  • Housing is one of the biggest areas where the City can make a difference
  • Needs more housing of different types: rental, supportive, deeply affordable and non-profit
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“Housing is one of the biggest areas where the City can make a difference. We need more housing of different types, including rental, supportive, deeply affordable and non-profit housing.”

Source: 5 Questions With Michael Tay, Council Candidate For Ward 14 · September 5, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

Regular reviews of programs and spending; stronger scrutiny of major projects and contracts

  • Support regular reviews of programs and spending
  • Stronger scrutiny of major projects and contracts; reduce duplication without weakening frontline services
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“I would support regular reviews of programs and spending, stronger scrutiny of major projects and contracts, and efforts to reduce duplication or unnecessary administrative costs without weakening frontline services.”

Source: 5 Questions With Michael Tay, Council Candidate For Ward 14 · September 5, 2026

Confidence:High

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Coordinated Centretown response bringing residents, police, outreach and social services together

  • Work to create a coordinated Centretown response to safety and neighbourhood concerns
  • Bring together residents, businesses, police, City services, outreach teams and social-service organizations
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“I would work to create a coordinated Centretown response to safety and neighbourhood concerns by bringing together residents, businesses, police, City services, outreach teams and social-service organizations.”

Source: Ottawa Ward 14 candidate Michael Tay answers our election questions · October 5, 2026

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Transit priority is reliability: accurate bus info, timely service updates, route performance standards

  • People are paying good money for public transit and should be able to rely on it
  • Priority is reliability: accurate arrival information, timely updates when service changes, clear route performance standards
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“People are paying good money for public transit and should be able to rely on it. My priority would be reliability: accurate information about when buses are coming, timely updates when service changes, and clear standards for whether routes are actually performing well.”

Source: 5 Questions With Michael Tay, Council Candidate For Ward 14 · September 5, 2026

Confidence:High

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

Engage residents earlier, before decisions are largely made

  • Too often consultation happens after decisions are largely made
  • Wants engagement to happen earlier and in ways that allow more people to participate
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“Too often, consultation feels like something that happens after decisions are already largely made. I want engagement to happen earlier and in ways that allow more people to participate.”

Source: Ottawa Ward 14 candidate Michael Tay answers our election questions · October 5, 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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