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Joanne Chianello

Candidate for Ward 15 Kitchissippi Councillor

Elected (official result)

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.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Use public land for affordable housing

  • We need to use public land for affordable housing
  • Pressure from people wanting to live in Kitchissippi makes things more expensive for existing communities
Show their words & source (reported remarks)
“We need to use public land for affordable housing.”

Source: Election Ottawa 2026: Kitchissippi voters face the pressures of 'a growing city' · September 22, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

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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?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Chianello would make youth fares permanently free and keep seniors' fares affordable.

  • Transit reliability will take a while to fix, but affordability can come almost immediately
  • Youth fares permanently free; seniors' fares kept affordable
“One thing I would like to see is working on making, perhaps for example, youth fares permanently free, [making] sure that seniors' fares remain affordable.”

(reported remarks)

Source: CBC News: 'Fixing transit takes centre stage at final Kitchissippi ward debate' (via europesays republication) · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Says Kitchissippi residents want convenient, affordable transit, safer streets and better ways to get around.

  • After hearing from thousands of Kitchissippi voters, says residents want convenient and affordable transit
  • Says residents want safer streets and better ways to get around
“convenient and affordable transit, safer streets and better ways to get around.”

(reported remarks)

Source: What Kitchissippi ward is looking for in a new councillor (Ottawa Citizen, Natasha Baldin) · October 5, 2026

Confidence:High

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Government

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

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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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