Malloum Abakar

Malloum Abakar would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding

• Increased federal infrastructure funding
• Increased provincial infrastructure funding
• Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
• Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure
• Other

“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure • Other”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar commented: “Baseline BRT first. It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. And that's while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Dedicated bus lanes are the fastest and most affordable way to serve that growth. Line…

• Baseline BRT first.
• It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded.
• And that's while towers along the corridor keep getting approved.

“Baseline BRT first. It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. And that's while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Dedicated bus lanes are the fastest and most affordable way to serve that growth. Line 1 must reach Algonquin station after the July 1 flood, with the repair cost and new opening date published. Before any new rail extension, residents should see a yearly report on every committed transit project: what was promised, what it costs, where it stands.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar commented: “Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017. nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Buses on dedicated lanes are the fastest, most…

• Fix and finish before we expand.
• The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017.
• nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved.

“Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017. nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Buses on dedicated lanes are the fastest, most affordable way to serve that growth. Sidewalks and safe crossings come next: they decide whether seniors and students can reach the bus at all. Rail matters, but Line 1 needs to reach Algonquin first, after the July 1 flood. New roads come last: we can't maintain the ones we have, with a $10.8 billion ten-year.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “stage 3 LRT, Kanata–Stittsville”.

• stage 3 LRT, Kanata–Stittsville

“stage 3 LRT, Kanata–Stittsville”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar assigns highest priority — advance immediately to the Baseline BRT corridor across the Baseline–Heron corridor.

• Highest priority — advance immediately

“Highest priority — advance immediately”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar commented: “Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017.

• Fix and finish before we expand.
• The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017.
• nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved.

“Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017. nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Buses on dedicated lanes are the fastest, most affordable way to serve that growth. Sidewalks and safe crossings come next: they decide whether seniors and students can reach the bus at all. Rail matters, but Line 1 needs to reach Algonquin first, after the July 1 flood. New roads come last: we can't maintain the ones we have, with a $10.8 billion ten-year.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar names “Baseline BRT” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Baseline BRT

“Baseline BRT”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

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

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

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements; Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems for additional flood resilience investment.

• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
• Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
• Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems

“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar names “accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure

“accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar names “Road resurfacing and renewal” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Road resurfacing and renewal

“Road resurfacing and renewal”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar commented: “Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list. If the Province wants to study it, the study…

• Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns.
• The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap.
• A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list.

“Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list. If the Province wants to study it, the study should publish full lifecycle costs, not just construction costs, before the City commits anything.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; Baseline BRT; Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment; Bridge and structural renewal among the five initiatives deserving the greatest attention.

• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
• Road resurfacing and renewal
• Baseline BRT
• Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
• Bridge and structural renewal

“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Baseline BRT • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Bridge and structural renewal”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

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

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

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar: 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 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar: 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.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar: 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 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Study of an Ottawa ring road or regional bypass”.

• Study of an Ottawa ring road or regional bypass

“Study of an Ottawa ring road or regional bypass”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar selected Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures

• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures
• Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions

“• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; Baseline BRT

• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
• Road resurfacing and renewal
• Baseline BRT
• Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
• Bridge and structural renewal

“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Baseline BRT • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Bridge and structural renewal”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar says the City should require or evaluate Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts

• Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts
• Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing

“• Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar's infrastructure vision: “An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work.

• An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work.
• The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap.
• The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest stormwater line, $33.4 million for culverts, as "City Wide." Residents can't…

“An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest stormwater line, $33.4 million for culverts, as "City Wide." Residents can't hold anyone accountable for spending they can't see. Three principles. Flooding comes first: storm sewers, culverts and drainage in the areas that flooded on July 1. Capacity before density: every planning approval should carry a published servicing statement, what the pipes below can take and what the approval adds. Service that arrives: the Baseline corridor was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. One page a year, ward by ward, so anyone can compare what was spent with what was fixed. Answering the phone is the minimum. Showing your work is the job.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar says the City should require or evaluate Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts; Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing for a new interprovincial crossing.

• Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts
• Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing

“• Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar's infrastructure vision: “An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest…

• An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work.
• The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap.
• The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest stormwater line, $33.4 million for culverts, as "City Wide." Residents can't…

“An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest stormwater line, $33.4 million for culverts, as "City Wide." Residents can't hold anyone accountable for spending they can't see. Three principles. Flooding comes first: storm sewers, culverts and drainage in the areas that flooded on July 1. Capacity before density: every planning approval should carry a published servicing statement, what the pipes below can take and what the approval adds. Service that arrives: the Baseline corridor was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. One page a year, ward by ward, so anyone can compare what was spent with what was fixed. Answering the phone is the minimum. Showing your work is the job.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar commented: “Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns.

• Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns.
• The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap.
• A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list.

“Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list. If the Province wants to study it, the study should publish full lifecycle costs, not just construction costs, before the City commits anything.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar names “accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure” as their first infrastructure priority for

• accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure

“accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar says further information is required before deciding on a ring road or bypass study.

• Perhaps — further information is required

“Perhaps — further information is required”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar would emphasize Connections to LRT and major transit stations; Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion in cycling network investment.

• Connections to LRT and major transit stations
• Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion

“• Connections to LRT and major transit stations • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar would emphasize Connections to LRT and major transit stations; Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure

• Connections to LRT and major transit stations
• Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion

“• Connections to LRT and major transit stations • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar commits to advancing “One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review. On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa. Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this…

• One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review.
• On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa.
• Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this year, up 7.6%, and deserve to see what it fixed on their street.

“One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review. On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa. Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this year, up 7.6%, and deserve to see what it fixed on their street.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Malloum Abakar commits to advancing “One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review.

• One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review.
• On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa.
• Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this year, up 7.6%, and deserve to see what it fixed on their street.

“One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review. On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa. Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this year, up 7.6%, and deserve to see what it fixed on their street.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High