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James O'Grady's Platform
Learn more about James O'Grady's campaign for Ottawa City Council in Ward 9: Knoxdale-Merivale and why he is the best choice to replace Gord Hunter.
Table of Contents
- Restoring our voice - A letter from the candidate
- Ottawa needs strong community leadership
- Building Strong Communities
- Responsible Fiscal Management and Good Governance
- Business Development and Innovation
- Creating a Sustainable City
- Smart, Community-oriented Urban Planning
Community Platforms
Over the course of the last two months James O'Grady has demonstrated the type of collaborative leadership he will provide as Councillor by reaching out to residents across the ward through a series of weekly Community Open Houses to discuss issues that concern residents and the communities where they live. If you couldn't make the Open House in your community, here's your chance to read about the issues that were discussed and to comment.
- Country Place
- Craig Henry
- Fisher Heights-Skyline
- General Burns
- Glens-Merivale Gardens
- Manordale-Woodvale
- Tanglewood-Hillsdale
- Trend-Arlington
- Waterford
Position Papers
The following positioin papers outline James' proposal to address the problems associated with amalgamation, Merivale Road's decline and the need for safe cycling and pedestrian alternatives in Ward 9.


















