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.
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.
Lansdowne 2.0 ne correspond pas aux besoins exprimés par les résidents. Le coût est exorbitant, le résultat trop insatisfaisant et incertain, et les avantages ne profitent qu'à une minorité. Le rassemblement de ce matin était galvanisant. Une autre solution existe ; il faut la saisir.
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 ne correspond pas aux besoins exprimés par les résidents. Le coût est exorbitant, le résultat trop insatisfaisant et incertain, et les avantages ne profitent qu'à une minorité. Le rassemblement de ce matin était galvanisant. Une autre solution existe ; il faut la saisir.
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.
J’ai eu le plaisir de prendre la parole ce soir lors de la remise des Prix d’urbanisme et du patrimoine de la Ville. Félicitations à tous les lauréats, notamment au projet de la plage de Westboro de la CCN!
November 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
J’ai eu le plaisir de prendre la parole ce soir lors de la remise des Prix d’urbanisme et du patrimoine de la Ville. Félicitations à tous les lauréats, notamment au projet de la plage de Westboro de la CCN!
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!
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.
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...
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.
Le festival du Jour des Morts au marché propose une programmation exceptionnelle cet après-midi. Nat et moi irons probablement voir un peu de ballet folklorique à 13h, et nous ne raterons absolument pas Los Paisanos et Flora Flores à 14h15 — ils sont vraiment géniaux !
November 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Le festival du Jour des Morts au marché propose une programmation exceptionnelle cet après-midi. Nat et moi irons probablement voir un peu de ballet folklorique à 13h, et nous ne raterons absolument pas Los Paisanos et Flora Flores à 14h15 — ils sont vraiment géniaux !
The pumpkins are coming / les citrouilles arrivent.
November 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The pumpkins are coming / les citrouilles arrivent.
It's always a pleasure to see Mike Bulthuis, here with Patrick Mason (l), from the Ottawa Community Land Trust. Their 2025 bond campaign is on now: www.oclt.ca
November 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It's always a pleasure to see Mike Bulthuis, here with Patrick Mason (l), from the Ottawa Community Land Trust. Their 2025 bond campaign is on now: www.oclt.ca
Le Sommet citoyen au Centre RA est bondé aujourd'hui de résidents déterminés à faire bouger les choses et à bâtir un Ottawa meilleur ! Il y a beaucoup d'énergie dans la pièce...
November 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Le Sommet citoyen au Centre RA est bondé aujourd'hui de résidents déterminés à faire bouger les choses et à bâtir un Ottawa meilleur ! Il y a beaucoup d'énergie dans la pièce...
The People's Summit at the RA Centre is jam-packed today with residents committed to making change and achieving a better Ottawa! Lots of energy in the room...
November 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The People's Summit at the RA Centre is jam-packed today with residents committed to making change and achieving a better Ottawa! Lots of energy in the room...
Tonight! The Byron Glows Pumpkin Parade returns for another spectacular evening. Thanks in advance to all the volunteers who help make it happen.
November 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Tonight! The Byron Glows Pumpkin Parade returns for another spectacular evening. Thanks in advance to all the volunteers who help make it happen.
My thanks to CCOC for inviting me to a short ceremony and to plant garlic in the new raised beds at one of their Mechanicsville buildings. Warm thoughts on a rainy day!
October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
My thanks to CCOC for inviting me to a short ceremony and to plant garlic in the new raised beds at one of their Mechanicsville buildings. Warm thoughts on a rainy day!
La SCHL a publié hier ses chiffres sur les mises en chantier, les achèvements et les logements en construction, et j'ai mis à jour mon tableau de suivi pour Ottawa ici : kitchissippiward.ca/2025/10/31/o...
October 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
La SCHL a publié hier ses chiffres sur les mises en chantier, les achèvements et les logements en construction, et j'ai mis à jour mon tableau de suivi pour Ottawa ici : kitchissippiward.ca/2025/10/31/o...
The CMHC issued its starts/completions/under construction numbers yesterday and I've update my Ottawa tracker here: kitchissippiward.ca/2025/10/31/o...
October 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The CMHC issued its starts/completions/under construction numbers yesterday and I've update my Ottawa tracker here: kitchissippiward.ca/2025/10/31/o...
Je suis ravie d'être avec un groupe de cyclistes estivaux curieux ce soir de prolonger leur pratique du vélo tout au long de l'automne, voire de l'hiver. Felicity a commencé son récit en s'appuyant sur des considérations financières rendues possibles par de nouvelles infrastructures.
October 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Je suis ravie d'être avec un groupe de cyclistes estivaux curieux ce soir de prolonger leur pratique du vélo tout au long de l'automne, voire de l'hiver. Felicity a commencé son récit en s'appuyant sur des considérations financières rendues possibles par de nouvelles infrastructures.
Glad to be with a bunch of summer cyclists curious tonight about extending their cycling through the fall or even winter. Felicity has started off with her story based on financial considerations enabled by new infrastructure.
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Glad to be with a bunch of summer cyclists curious tonight about extending their cycling through the fall or even winter. Felicity has started off with her story based on financial considerations enabled by new infrastructure.
« Nous sommes une nation de banlieue » : Michael Macaraig s'adresse à l'assemblée générale annuelle de @bikeottawa.bsky.social sur les possibilités d'améliorer le cyclisme à Scarborough.
October 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
« Nous sommes une nation de banlieue » : Michael Macaraig s'adresse à l'assemblée générale annuelle de @bikeottawa.bsky.social sur les possibilités d'améliorer le cyclisme à Scarborough.