Jeff Leiper 🛴🚲🚇♻️🚌📊
@jleiper.bsky.social
City Councillor for Kitchissippi ward in Ottawa. Chair, Planning and Housing Committee. Hintonburg resident. Scooter life. Pants-questioning. Born at 325.5 ppm.
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In honour of Remembrance Day and as a tribute to Canada’s veterans, a new commemorative crosswalk has been added on Kent Street at MacLaren, across from the Legion. This is part of a national movement to recognize the sacrifices that veterans made on behalf of all of us.
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
In honour of Remembrance Day and as a tribute to Canada’s veterans, a new commemorative crosswalk has been added on Kent Street at MacLaren, across from the Legion. This is part of a national movement to recognize the sacrifices that veterans made on behalf of all of us.
I hope neighbours can join Elder Verna McGregor, Mayor Sutcliffe, Dave Allston and me to cut the ribbon on the new Papichì Park at the corner of Spencer and Huron on Saturday at 11. We'll have warm drinks and some short words. (Papichì is the Algonquin Inòdewiziwin word for Robin).
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I hope neighbours can join Elder Verna McGregor, Mayor Sutcliffe, Dave Allston and me to cut the ribbon on the new Papichì Park at the corner of Spencer and Huron on Saturday at 11. We'll have warm drinks and some short words. (Papichì is the Algonquin Inòdewiziwin word for Robin).
Today, Lansdowne 2.0 was passed with a 15 - 10 vote at Council. This is going to be an important issue in 2026, and I hope you'll stay engaged with Council in the coming months.
November 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Today, Lansdowne 2.0 was passed with a 15 - 10 vote at Council. This is going to be an important issue in 2026, and I hope you'll stay engaged with Council in the coming months.
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Lansdowne 2.0 is not what residents are telling us we need as a city. The cost is too much, the outcome too inadequate and uncertain, and the benefits accrue to too few. This morning's rally was energizing. We have an off-ramp; we should take it.
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 is not what residents are telling us we need as a city. The cost is too much, the outcome too inadequate and uncertain, and the benefits accrue to too few. This morning's rally was energizing. We have an off-ramp; we should take it.
It was my pleasure to offer some remarks tonight at the City’s Urban Design and Heritage Awards. Congratulations to all the winners including the NCC’s Westboro Beach project!
November 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
It was my pleasure to offer some remarks tonight at the City’s Urban Design and Heritage Awards. Congratulations to all the winners including the NCC’s Westboro Beach project!
I'd like to thank colleagues David Brown, Catherine Kitts and Riley Brockington who agreed to help community associations dry-run their zoning presentations with me in a mock committee meeting last night. It was fun!
November 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I'd like to thank colleagues David Brown, Catherine Kitts and Riley Brockington who agreed to help community associations dry-run their zoning presentations with me in a mock committee meeting last night. It was fun!
I enjoyed the well-attended Champlain Park AGM last night. Residents are generous even as they grapple with zoning changes, increasing congestion and the imminent transformation at Tunney's Pasture. It all made for a busy agenda!
November 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I enjoyed the well-attended Champlain Park AGM last night. Residents are generous even as they grapple with zoning changes, increasing congestion and the imminent transformation at Tunney's Pasture. It all made for a busy agenda!
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Residents and people who followed the story and read the reports are turning on Lansdowne 2.0. The more you know, the more it’s no. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
I used to be in favour of the Lansdowne 2.0. I've changed my mind
I used to be in favour of the Lansdowne 2.0 development. I changed my mind because I don’t trust this deal. | Opinion
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November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Residents and people who followed the story and read the reports are turning on Lansdowne 2.0. The more you know, the more it’s no. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
As economic uncertainty grows we need a city government that has everyone's backs to ensure affordability for all. That's @arieltroster.com's and my commitment as we approach the 2026 budget.
November 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
As economic uncertainty grows we need a city government that has everyone's backs to ensure affordability for all. That's @arieltroster.com's and my commitment as we approach the 2026 budget.
Face à l'incertitude économique, nous avons besoin d'une administration municipale qui soutienne tous les citoyens et garantisse une ville abordable pour tous. C'est l'engagement que @arieltroster.com et moi prenons à l'approche du budget 2026.
November 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Face à l'incertitude économique, nous avons besoin d'une administration municipale qui soutienne tous les citoyens et garantisse une ville abordable pour tous. C'est l'engagement que @arieltroster.com et moi prenons à l'approche du budget 2026.
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City staff confirmed with me that they removed 75% of these scam stickers from city parking metres today, and will have the rest done by tomorrow.
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
City staff confirmed with me that they removed 75% of these scam stickers from city parking metres today, and will have the rest done by tomorrow.
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Thanks to everyone who attended our online budget consultation meeting last night. Both @jleiper.bsky.social and I heard you loud and clear: you want a city that works, one that is affordable and one where no one gets left behind.
November 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Thanks to everyone who attended our online budget consultation meeting last night. Both @jleiper.bsky.social and I heard you loud and clear: you want a city that works, one that is affordable and one where no one gets left behind.
Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t give Ottawa what it needs. The plan is built around the limits of a public-private deal that leaves the city with hundreds of millions in new debt for a project that won’t serve residents well.
As women's hockey climbs to new heights, the City of Ottawa says think smaller | Opinion
PWHL executives Jayna Hefford and Amy Scheer write that it's not too late to change the story on Lansdowne 2.0.
ottawacitizen.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t give Ottawa what it needs. The plan is built around the limits of a public-private deal that leaves the city with hundreds of millions in new debt for a project that won’t serve residents well.
Lansdowne 2.0 ne répond pas aux besoins d'Ottawa.
Le projet repose sur les limites d'un accord public-privé qui laisse la ville avec des centaines de millions de dollars de nouvelles dettes pour un projet qui ne servira pas les intérêts des résidents.
Le projet repose sur les limites d'un accord public-privé qui laisse la ville avec des centaines de millions de dollars de nouvelles dettes pour un projet qui ne servira pas les intérêts des résidents.
As women's hockey climbs to new heights, the City of Ottawa says think smaller | Opinion
PWHL executives Jayna Hefford and Amy Scheer write that it's not too late to change the story on Lansdowne 2.0.
ottawacitizen.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 ne répond pas aux besoins d'Ottawa.
Le projet repose sur les limites d'un accord public-privé qui laisse la ville avec des centaines de millions de dollars de nouvelles dettes pour un projet qui ne servira pas les intérêts des résidents.
Le projet repose sur les limites d'un accord public-privé qui laisse la ville avec des centaines de millions de dollars de nouvelles dettes pour un projet qui ne servira pas les intérêts des résidents.
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I want Ottawa Charge fans to understand that if Lansdowne 2.0 goes through as-is, there’s a genuine threat that we’ll lose our women’s hockey team. This would be devastating to our city, and to all the women + girls who have found hope and community in the PWHL.
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As women's hockey climbs to new heights, the City of Ottawa says think smaller | Opinion
PWHL executives Jayna Hefford and Amy Scheer write that it's not too late to change the story on Lansdowne 2.0.
ottawacitizen.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I want Ottawa Charge fans to understand that if Lansdowne 2.0 goes through as-is, there’s a genuine threat that we’ll lose our women’s hockey team. This would be devastating to our city, and to all the women + girls who have found hope and community in the PWHL.
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Thank you to CBC Ottawa Morning for having me on this morning to talk about the reconstruction of Elgin and Laurier, and the need to fund fixes to our city’s most dangerous intersections. Anything less than Vision Zero is a failure.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Thank you to CBC Ottawa Morning for having me on this morning to talk about the reconstruction of Elgin and Laurier, and the need to fund fixes to our city’s most dangerous intersections. Anything less than Vision Zero is a failure.
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Join @jleiper.bsky.social and I tonight at our virtual As We Heard It meeting on the city budget.
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Join @jleiper.bsky.social and I at our As We Heard It meeting on the city budget on Tuesday, November 5 at 6:30 pm on Zoom. We will share what we heard from residents at the June consultation and discuss our budget priorities for urban Ottawa.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Join @jleiper.bsky.social and I tonight at our virtual As We Heard It meeting on the city budget.
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Tonight! Coun. @arieltroster.com and I are hosting our follow-up budget consultation and releasing the as-we-heard-it report stemming from last June's session. Join us to chat about building a better budget for everyone in Ottawa! www.arieltroster.com/as_we_heard_...
As we heard it: Budget 2026 consultations
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November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Tonight! Coun. @arieltroster.com and I are hosting our follow-up budget consultation and releasing the as-we-heard-it report stemming from last June's session. Join us to chat about building a better budget for everyone in Ottawa! www.arieltroster.com/as_we_heard_...
Days ahead of a final vote, it's gobsmacking that Mark Monahan - probably one of the most prolific creators of awesome in the history of this city - has been given so little insight on how L2.0 would affect his festival.
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Ottawa's CityFolk festival could lose its site under Lansdowne 2.0
Ottawa's CityFolk music festival may be pushed off Great Lawn, its home for a decade, under Lansdowne 2.0.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Days ahead of a final vote, it's gobsmacking that Mark Monahan - probably one of the most prolific creators of awesome in the history of this city - has been given so little insight on how L2.0 would affect his festival.
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There is a very large crowd in Barrhaven tonight to oppose the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal. Councillor Menard is explaining the strong opposition residents express in polling when the plan is explained.
November 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
There is a very large crowd in Barrhaven tonight to oppose the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal. Councillor Menard is explaining the strong opposition residents express in polling when the plan is explained.
I'm hosting a workshop on seniors' safety with police, OC Transpo, Safer Roads Ottawa and featuring bystander intervention expert Julie Lalonde on November 14 - find out more here: kitchissippiward.ca/2025/11/03/s...
November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I'm hosting a workshop on seniors' safety with police, OC Transpo, Safer Roads Ottawa and featuring bystander intervention expert Julie Lalonde on November 14 - find out more here: kitchissippiward.ca/2025/11/03/s...
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The Elgin and Laurier intersection is finally getting fixed. It should have happened years ago, after a cyclist was killed in 2019. And just this summer, Saloni Aitawadekar died after being hit by a pickup truck driver while she was crossing the street.
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Work to begin on Laurier Avenue and Elgin Street bike lane redesign
Commuters can expect traffic disruptions at the intersection of Laurier Avenue and Elgin Street starting Tuesday as the city begins work to improve cycling and pedestrian safety at the intersection.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
The Elgin and Laurier intersection is finally getting fixed. It should have happened years ago, after a cyclist was killed in 2019. And just this summer, Saloni Aitawadekar died after being hit by a pickup truck driver while she was crossing the street.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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My happy place.
Mon endroit préféré.
Mon endroit préféré.
November 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
My happy place.
Mon endroit préféré.
Mon endroit préféré.
The Day of the Dead Festival in the Market has a spectacular lineup of acts this afternoon. Nat and I are going to probably catch some of the folkloric ballet at 1, and will absolutely not miss Los Paisanos and Flora Flores at 2:15 - they are so much fun. Really, though, the whole day looks amazing!
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November 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Day of the Dead Festival in the Market has a spectacular lineup of acts this afternoon. Nat and I are going to probably catch some of the folkloric ballet at 1, and will absolutely not miss Los Paisanos and Flora Flores at 2:15 - they are so much fun. Really, though, the whole day looks amazing!