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Spencer Radford

Candidate for Ward 7 Bay Councillor

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taxes & spending

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

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

Spencer Radford would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding; Development charges for growth-related infrastructure; Public-private partnerships where appropriate to address Ottawa's infrastructure requirements.

  • Increased federal infrastructure funding
  • Increased provincial infrastructure funding
  • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
  • Public-private partnerships where appropriate
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Public-private partnerships where appropriate”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding

  • Increased federal infrastructure funding
  • Increased provincial infrastructure funding
  • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
  • Public-private partnerships where appropriate
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Public-private partnerships where appropriate”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Emergency services

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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.

Spencer Radford commented: “I strongly believe that we need to ensure our bus reliability is improved, our transfer times are set to 120 minutes so nobody has to pay twice to get to their destination, and that we make sure our roads and LRT are done right the first time.”

  • I strongly believe that we need to ensure our bus reliability is improved, our transfer times are set to 120 minutes so nobody has to pay twice to get to…
“I strongly believe that we need to ensure our bus reliability is improved, our transfer times are set to 120 minutes so nobody has to pay twice to get to their destination, and that we make sure our roads and LRT are done right the first time.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford commented: “Before we go all out in new approaches, we need to fix the basics. Why expand when we already have things happen, like the train interruptions 3 times in 2 weeks”

  • Before we go all out in new approaches, we need to fix the basics.
  • Why expand when we already have things happen, like the train interruptions 3 times in 2 weeks
“Before we go all out in new approaches, we need to fix the basics. Why expand when we already have things happen, like the train interruptions 3 times in 2 weeks”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford assigns medium priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.

  • Medium priority
“Medium priority”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford would prioritize improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.

  • Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion
“Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “The biggest one would be the LRT. We need to ensure it's built correctly, and able to withstand weather conditions.”.

  • The biggest one would be the LRT.
  • We need to ensure it's built correctly, and able to withstand weather conditions.
“The biggest one would be the LRT. We need to ensure it's built correctly, and able to withstand weather conditions.”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “The biggest one would be the LRT.

  • The biggest one would be the LRT.
  • We need to ensure it's built correctly, and able to withstand weather conditions.
“The biggest one would be the LRT. We need to ensure it's built correctly, and able to withstand weather conditions.”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford names Further technical, financial or public consultation work as important conditions for supporting the tram.

  • Further technical, financial or public consultation work
“Further technical, financial or public consultation work;”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford commented: “I strongly believe that we need to ensure our bus reliability is improved

  • I strongly believe that we need to ensure our bus reliability is improved, our transfer times are set to 120 minutes so nobody has to pay twice to get to…
“I strongly believe that we need to ensure our bus reliability is improved, our transfer times are set to 120 minutes so nobody has to pay twice to get to their destination, and that we make sure our roads and LRT are done right the first time.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford commented: “Before we go all out in new approaches, we need to fix the basics.

  • Before we go all out in new approaches, we need to fix the basics.
  • Why expand when we already have things happen, like the train interruptions 3 times in 2 weeks
“Before we go all out in new approaches, we need to fix the basics. Why expand when we already have things happen, like the train interruptions 3 times in 2 weeks”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford would prioritize improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion if Ottawa receives significant new

  • Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion
“Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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Government

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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.

Spencer Radford is undecided on a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge, saying more study is required.

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

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford names “Road Repair” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Road Repair
“Road Repair”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford selected Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads; Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.

  • Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads
  • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions
“• Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford is undecided on, saying more information is required for transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.

  • Undecided / more information required
“Undecided / more information required”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements; Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management for additional flood resilience investment.

  • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
  • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
  • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management
“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford says the City should require or evaluate No specific condition — assess the project on its overall merits for a new interprovincial crossing.

  • No specific condition — assess the project on its overall merits
“No specific condition — assess the project on its overall merits;”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; Other BRT and transit priority corridors; Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment; Cycling network investment among the five initiatives deserving the…

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford names “Flood Resilience” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Flood Resilience
“Flood Resilience”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford: Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion projects.

  • Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion projects.
“Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion projects.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford commits to advancing “The biggest issue is the communication between different departments when planning construction. Take the 417 closures Woodroffe and Pinecrest, and the construction work at Greenbank and Baseline. That didn't seem communicated at all, and…

  • The biggest issue is the communication between different departments when planning construction.
  • Take the 417 closures Woodroffe and Pinecrest, and the construction work at Greenbank and Baseline.
  • That didn't seem communicated at all, and we shouldn't have residents finally getting through one construction zone before landing in another a minute later.
“The biggest issue is the communication between different departments when planning construction. Take the 417 closures Woodroffe and Pinecrest, and the construction work at Greenbank and Baseline. That didn't seem communicated at all, and we shouldn't have residents finally getting through one construction zone before landing in another a minute later.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford's infrastructure vision: “Residents will know when work is being done. They'll get a clear explanation of why something is or isn't going on. The city will be backed by the Federal and Provincial government to have the reliable funds to fix our broken roads,…

  • Residents will know when work is being done.
  • They'll get a clear explanation of why something is or isn't going on.
  • The city will be backed by the Federal and Provincial government to have the reliable funds to fix our broken roads, sewers, and transit system infrastructure
“Residents will know when work is being done. They'll get a clear explanation of why something is or isn't going on. The city will be backed by the Federal and Provincial government to have the reliable funds to fix our broken roads, sewers, and transit system infrastructure”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford says the City should require or evaluate No specific condition — assess the project on its overall merits for a new

  • No specific condition — assess the project on its overall merits
“No specific condition — assess the project on its overall merits;”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements

  • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
  • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
  • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management
“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford selected Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads

  • Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads
  • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions
“• Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford: 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”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford ranked “Vehicular / road infrastructure” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford: 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”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

  • Support
“Support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford is undecided on, saying more information is required for transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174 to

  • Undecided / more information required
“Undecided / more information required”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford: Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion

  • Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion projects.
“Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion projects.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford's infrastructure vision: “Residents will know when work is being done.

  • Residents will know when work is being done.
  • They'll get a clear explanation of why something is or isn't going on.
  • The city will be backed by the Federal and Provincial government to have the reliable funds to fix our broken roads, sewers, and transit system infrastructure
“Residents will know when work is being done. They'll get a clear explanation of why something is or isn't going on. The city will be backed by the Federal and Provincial government to have the reliable funds to fix our broken roads, sewers, and transit system infrastructure”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford commits to advancing “The biggest issue is the communication between different departments when planning construction.

  • The biggest issue is the communication between different departments when planning construction.
  • Take the 417 closures Woodroffe and Pinecrest, and the construction work at Greenbank and Baseline.
  • That didn't seem communicated at all, and we shouldn't have residents finally getting through one construction zone before landing in another a minute later.
“The biggest issue is the communication between different departments when planning construction. Take the 417 closures Woodroffe and Pinecrest, and the construction work at Greenbank and Baseline. That didn't seem communicated at all, and we shouldn't have residents finally getting through one construction zone before landing in another a minute later.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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.

Spencer Radford would emphasize Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors; Completing missing links in the existing cycling network in cycling network investment.

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

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford 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 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford names “Sidewalk and Pedestrian Infrastructure.” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Sidewalk and Pedestrian Infrastructure.
“Sidewalk and Pedestrian Infrastructure.”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford would reconsider cycling infrastructure investment after further review.

  • Reconsider investment after further review
“Reconsider investment after further review”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Spencer Radford would emphasize Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors

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

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 7 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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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