We are here to serve municipal taxpayers, not solve the world’s problems with half\u002Dhearted statements and virtuous language.
It is time for Ottawa council to get back to basics. Over the last four years, council has been distracted by the contrived crisis-du-jour rather than concentrating on the core competencies of a municipality. As a result, we are running a major infrastructure deficit, basic services are suffering, and people are noticing.
We must concentrate on the services we depend on. Better snow clearing; infrastructure renewal ; a viable solution to our looming trash and recycling issues; renewing our aging recreational complexes; hiring lifeguards and staff to run programs; fixing registration software so that it actually works for families; properly supporting our tourism attractions and festivals; and ensuring a safe commute for those using active transportation with separated infrastructure.
If we are thoughtful about these things, it doesn’t have to cost us dearly. With meaningful partnerships with the NCC and other levels of government, we can repurpose existing infrastructure, twin hydro corridors with rapid transit and HOV lanes, invest in the latest waste to energy technology and so much more.Article content
What we must also do is abandon wasteful ideological pursuits that serve special interest groups. It is not becoming of a G7 capital to declare everything an emergency and engage in constant letter-writing campaigns to everyone under the sun. We must focus on tackling the issues our residents are facing every single day at the level they have elected us. We are here to serve municipal taxpayers, not solve the world’s problems with half-hearted statements and virtuous language.
Let’s do what we are good at. Let’s make our city an attractive place to live, work and play. Let’s live up to the promise we made when we brought rural villages into the fold and treat them like equals. Let’s get back to basics and serve our residents well. Let’s get back to work.
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