I believe in a safer Queen Elizabeth Driveway that accommodates everyone safely and helps us reduce congestion. Do you support this? Sign here! kitchissippiward.ca/content/are-yo…

Jeff Leiper (He/Him) 🚲 🛴 🚇❄️ Nap? When there are birds to spy on?

There’s an e-waste depot at Lincoln Fields, so I decided to check out Theresa’s snazzy new bridge on my way to drop off some old electronics before dropping in for my bi-weekly visit to Westboro Books and The Spaniel’s Tale.

My freshest cycling video drop is shockingly good. MUPs, bridges, electronic waste drop-offs - it's all here. I'll shoot and publish what other elected officials can't and won't virtually daily. youtu.be/UDsVGlfLOiw.

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Despite our stated opposition, the City has determined to close the Chief William Commanda bridge for the winter. You can read the memo we received today here: dropbox.com/scl/fi/z4fk2pw…. Ariel Trosterdam - Parody and I will continue to press the City to find a way to keep it open safely.

Update: One person has been injured following a police-involved shooting on Avondale Avenue at approximately 1:30pm. The area remains closed to traffic. Please avoid the area. There is no known threat to public safety. Further updates will be provided by the Ontario Special

SIU investigating after police officer in Ottawa discharges firearm at 25-year-old woman. Woman was struck and taken to hospital for treatment. siu.on.ca/en/news_templa…

I've just hit send on the 403rd weekly Kitchissippi ward newsletter. Watch a video version of it here: youtu.be/hCviAeTF0ZA.

Thanks to Wendy Catherine and the planning team for #RedShoesRockOttawa for asking me again to present the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day mayoral proclamation. I learn more about FASD and the care, advocacy, education and research efforts underway to address it each time.

Natalie and I splurged on season tickets... This just amps up our excitement for the season! Charrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggeeeeeeee....