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Videos: Day in the Life of the Mayor - June 6, 2013

June 7, 2013
On June 6, 2013, I used the app Vine to shoot short six-second videos throughout my day. I'm always eager to try new tools to be more open and accessible to residents.The day started around 7 a.m. with breakfast and ended at 9:30 p.m. with taking out my recycling! In between, the day was packed with events like releasing the royal swans and visiting Lansdowne Park, interviews with local media, and discussions with Councillors and community members.Check out the videos below!
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Rideau Carleton Raceway

June 3, 2013
Dear Council colleague,I am writing to you to let you know that I will table a notice of motion at tomorrow’s FEDCO meeting related to the City’s ongoing discussions with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).In this motion, to be considered at the July meeting, I will propose that the City identify the Rideau Carleton Raceway (RCR) as the only acceptable location for an expanded gaming facility in Ottawa.
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#PeskySens Day

April 27, 2013
  #PeskySens DayApril 27th, 2013 WHEREAS, the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, with an injury plagued season, has shown that with enough hard work and determination, no team is ever out of contention; and WHEREAS,
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Blog: Taking action on derelict buildings

April 24, 2013
A small business owner sets up a new shop in an Ottawa neighbourhood. They use their savings to put a down payment, to renovate the property and to make their store welcoming.  In the front store window, which they clean every morning, they display their merchandise, with a hope to turn passersby into customers. This business owner works hard every day to make a living and stay afloat in uncertain economic times.
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Blog: Proactive ethics measures in Canadian municipalities

April 5, 2013
(This article appears in the April 2013 edition of Municipal World magazine)Municipal decision-makers – mayors, councillors and senior managers – are stewards of the public trust. Residents provide them with a certain amount of liberty to act on their behalf, to carry out their duties ethically, and to make decisions for the greater good.
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The Older Adult Plan

March 15, 2013
After a year and a half of hard work and consultations, on March 6, 2013 we launched the City of Ottawa’s Older Adult Plan.In the fall of 2012 I hosted the Mayor’s Seniors Summit at City Hall. Informative and entertaining, it was a great day at City Hall but it was designed not as a one-off event but rather the first step in a dialogue with Ottawa’s seniors with the goal of making Ottawa a more senior-friendly city.
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Green Initiatives in Ottawa

February 1, 2013
As City Council enters its third year we can look back on years one and two and be proud of what we have accomplished. One file where I am particularly proud is the work we have done to make Ottawa a greener city. Some highlights include:
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