Budget consultations hosted by Ottawa city councillors starting this week
Posted Oct 17, 2023 11:46:06 AM.
Last Updated Oct 17, 2023 11:46:26 AM.
Residents across Ottawa will have a chance to have their say regarding the City of Ottawa’s 2024 budget with councillor led consultations beginning this month.
Ottawa City council voted to direct staff to draft the budget with a maximum 2.5 per cent increase, which amounts to an additional $105 to property tax bills in 2024. The budget also includes a 2.5 per cent transit fare hike and 2.5 per cent increases to the police and transit levies.
Here are the dates and times for the councillor led budget consultations:
Oct. 18
Wards 14,15 and 17
7 p.m.
Ward 14: Councillor Ariel Troster
Ward 15: Councillor Jeff Leiper
Ward 17: Councillor Shawn Menard
Oct. 19
Ward 5
Location and time to be confirmed
Ward 5 : Councillor Clarke Kelly
Oct. 23
Wards 7, 8 and 9
7 p.m.
Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber Room: 101 Centrepointe Drive
Ward 7: Councillor Theresa Kavanagh
Ward 8: Councillor Laine Johnson
Ward 9: Councillor Sean Devine
Register for virtual attendance
Oct. 30
Ward 13
6:30 p.m.
Ward 13: Councillor Rawlson King
Nov. 1
2024 Equity Budget Consultation
6:30 p.m.
Ottawa Black Business Alliance, HUB 235, 235 Montreal Rd.
Councillor Rawlson King
Ottawa’s Black, Indigenous and racialized communities are invited to join Councillor Rawlson King and City staff for a hybrid equity budget consultation on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Attend in person at the Ottawa Black Business Alliance, HUB 235 at 235 Montreal Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Appetizers and light refreshments will be available. Advance registration is required. Please register to attend in person by emailing RideauRockcliffeWard@Ottawa.ca or calling 613-580-2483. The consultation will also be virtual. Please register to receive the link.
Nov. 14
Wards 10, 16, 17 and 18
6:30 p.m.
Jim Durrel Recreation Centre, Ellwood Hall: 1265 Walkley Rd.
Ward 10: Councillor Jessica Bradley
Ward 16: Councillor Riley Brockington
Ward 17: Councillor Shawn Menard
Ward 18: Councillor Marty Carr
Email Courtney.McRury@ottawa.ca to RSVP
Nov. 18
Wards 1, 2, 11 and 19
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Ray Friel Recreation Complex, Fallingbrook Hall: 1585 Tenth Line Rd.
Ward 1: Councillor Matthew Luloff
Ward 2: Councillor Laura Dudas
Ward 11: Councillor Tim Tierney
Ward 19: Councillor Catherine Kitts
Nov. 20
Wards 3, 21, 22 and 24
6:30 p.m.
Ward 3: Councillor David Hill
Ward 21: Councillor David Brown
Ward 22: Councillor Steve Desroches
Ward 24: Councillor Wilson Lo
Nov. 21
Ward 6
7 p.m.
Ward 6: Councillor Glen Gower
Nov. 21
Ward 12
Time and virtual link to be confirmed
Ward 12: Councillor Plante
Nov. 22
Wards 1, 19, 20 and 21
7 p.m.
Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber room: 101 Centrepointe Drive
Ward 1: Councillor Matthew Luloff
Ward 19: Councillor Catherine Kitts
Ward 20: Councillor George Darouze
Ward 21: Councillor David Brown
Nov. 23
Wards 4 and 23
7 p.m.
John G Mlacak Community Centre: 2500 Campeau Drive
Virtual link to be confirmed
Ward 4: Councillor Cathy Curry
Ward 23: Councillor Allan Hubley
