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Marty Carr

Candidate for Ward 18 Alta Vista Councillor

Elected (official result)

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?

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Taxes & spending

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

Marty Carr would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding

  • Increased federal infrastructure funding
  • Increased provincial infrastructure funding
  • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure
  • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure”

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 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?

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

Marty Carr assigns medium priority to the planned LRT extension from Baseline Station to Barrhaven Town Centre.

  • Medium priority
“Medium priority”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr would prioritize bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.

  • Bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT
“Bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

  • Undecided / more study required
“Undecided / more study required”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr assigns low priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.

  • Low priority
“Low priority”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr names Other as important conditions for supporting the tram.

  • Other
“Other;”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr commented: “Baseline brt has to include the entire corridor through to Heron Road, not just to Heron Station”

  • Baseline brt has to include the entire corridor through to Heron Road, not just to Heron Station
“Baseline brt has to include the entire corridor through to Heron Road, not just to Heron Station”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr assigns high priority to the Baseline BRT corridor across the Baseline–Heron corridor.

  • High priority
“High priority”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 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?

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

Marty Carr would prioritize Other; Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management; Creek

  • Other
  • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management
  • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
“• Other • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr: additional road-renewal funding should be directed principally to local neighbourhood streets.

  • Local neighbourhood streets
“Local neighbourhood streets”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr says further information is required before deciding on a ring road or bypass study.

  • Perhaps — further information is required
“Perhaps — further information is required”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr: Neutral / case by case

  • Neutral / case by case
“Neutral / case by case”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr ranked “Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr strongly supports increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.

  • Strongly support
“Strongly support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr supports, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms, transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174 to

  • Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms
“Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr selected Maintain the Province’s currently planned program as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.

  • Maintain the Province’s currently planned program
“Maintain the Province’s currently planned program;”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr names “Extension of valley drive sewer infrastructure project” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Extension of valley drive sewer infrastructure project
“Extension of valley drive sewer infrastructure project”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr supports a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge subject to conditions.

  • Support subject to conditions
“Support subject to conditions”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr commits to advancing “While I would love to say it is community centres and playground renewals

  • While I would love to say it is community centres and playground renewals, the state of Alta Vista Drive and Heron road force me to support these road renewals.
“While I would love to say it is community centres and playground renewals, the state of Alta Vista Drive and Heron road force me to support these road renewals.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr names “Interim repaving of Alta vista drive” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Interim repaving of Alta vista drive
“Interim repaving of Alta vista drive”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr's infrastructure vision: Greater equity in infrastructure funding. Wards that were formed in the 1960s pay 1.5 million for a

  • Greater equity in infrastructure funding.
  • Wards that were formed in the 1960s pay 1.5 million for a splash pad out of councillor CIL funds while suburbs pay a third of this as their parks have water…
  • Wealthy communities access the major /minor capital grant program to beautify gardens and school yards while equity seeking communities with no capacity to…
“Greater equity in infrastructure funding. Wards that were formed in the 1960s pay 1.5 million for a splash pad out of councillor CIL funds while suburbs pay a third of this as their parks have water and electricity connections. Wealthy communities access the major /minor capital grant program to beautify gardens and school yards while equity seeking communities with no capacity to fundraise go without. Newer suburbs receive the bulk of DC funding as it is “growth “. We need greater equity in funding so communities are not left behind. My vision is therefore based on equity in infrastructure.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Barrhaven Civic Centre”.

  • Barrhaven Civic Centre
“Barrhaven Civic Centre”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr named Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment; Baseline BRT; Other BRT and transit priority corridors

  • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
  • Baseline BRT
  • Other BRT and transit priority corridors
  • Road resurfacing and renewal
  • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
“• Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Baseline BRT • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • Road resurfacing and renewal • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr commented: “Should be a provincial responsibility”

  • Should be a provincial responsibility
“Should be a provincial responsibility”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr says the City should require or evaluate A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa

  • A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa
  • Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts
“• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa • Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

  • Yes
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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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?

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

Marty Carr would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network

  • Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
  • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr commented: Alta Vista is in desperate need of road renewals which benefit all modes of transportation as renewals include

  • Alta Vista is in desperate need of road renewals which benefit all modes of transportation as renewals include dedicated space for cyclists and pedestrians as…
“Alta Vista is in desperate need of road renewals which benefit all modes of transportation as renewals include dedicated space for cyclists and pedestrians as well as for vehicular traffic”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

  • Strongly support
“Strongly support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marty Carr would maintain approximately current cycling infrastructure investment.

  • Maintain approximately current investment
“Maintain approximately current investment”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Marty Carr names “Recreational improvements” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Recreational improvements
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Recreational improvements”

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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