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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I was nervous when I agreed to be interviewed for CBC’s Fifth Estate about safe supply, but they got the angle exactly right. Safe supply was never implemented properly because govts were scared to prescribe what people are actually addicted to. It was set up to fail.
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The political war on safe drugs | Full episode | the fifth estate
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November 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I was nervous when I agreed to be interviewed for CBC’s Fifth Estate about safe supply, but they got the angle exactly right. Safe supply was never implemented properly because govts were scared to prescribe what people are actually addicted to. It was set up to fail.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XJ-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XJ-...
'Tis the season! C'est la saison !
November 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
'Tis the season! C'est la saison !
On Wednesday, the budget was officially tabled at Council. I'm still working through it, but I'll be back soon with my thoughts.
Le budget a été officiellement déposé au Conseil mercredi. Je suis encore en train de l'étudier, mais je vous ferai part de mes réflexions prochainement.
Le budget a été officiellement déposé au Conseil mercredi. Je suis encore en train de l'étudier, mais je vous ferai part de mes réflexions prochainement.
November 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
On Wednesday, the budget was officially tabled at Council. I'm still working through it, but I'll be back soon with my thoughts.
Le budget a été officiellement déposé au Conseil mercredi. Je suis encore en train de l'étudier, mais je vous ferai part de mes réflexions prochainement.
Le budget a été officiellement déposé au Conseil mercredi. Je suis encore en train de l'étudier, mais je vous ferai part de mes réflexions prochainement.
Thanks to Valerie and Karen for, on behalf of Partners in Parenting, touring me around their new space at 25 Rosemount. They do incredible work supporting those with developmental and physical challenges and their caregivers (www.partnersinparenting.ca).
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Thanks to Valerie and Karen for, on behalf of Partners in Parenting, touring me around their new space at 25 Rosemount. They do incredible work supporting those with developmental and physical challenges and their caregivers (www.partnersinparenting.ca).
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🧵 There’s been some attention on the City’s new “donation button”. It’s an idea we talked about last year and that we were supposed to get a report on before proceeding. Maybe I missed it...
But here we are. And I have thoughts.
But here we are. And I have thoughts.
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🧵 There’s been some attention on the City’s new “donation button”. It’s an idea we talked about last year and that we were supposed to get a report on before proceeding. Maybe I missed it...
But here we are. And I have thoughts.
But here we are. And I have thoughts.
Bill 60 kneecaps municipal Councils and councillors seeking to make our streets safer as we intensify, and will worsen congestion for everyone. Thanks to residents who came to City Hall this morning to protest.
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Bill 60 kneecaps municipal Councils and councillors seeking to make our streets safer as we intensify, and will worsen congestion for everyone. Thanks to residents who came to City Hall this morning to protest.
I have pop-up office hours today, 11-2, at the Happy Goat on Laurel. Come by anytime during those hours to chat with me one-on-one about whatever is on your mind!
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November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I have pop-up office hours today, 11-2, at the Happy Goat on Laurel. Come by anytime during those hours to chat with me one-on-one about whatever is on your mind!
The Mayor will release his draft budget today. We know there's money for Lansdowne, but how will the budget affect people who rely on more important city services?
www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The Mayor will release his draft budget today. We know there's money for Lansdowne, but how will the budget affect people who rely on more important city services?
www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...
www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...
My thanks again to the Westboro Legion 480 for their continued dedication to remembering those who sacrificed for their country. We will remember them. Councillor Kavanagh and i had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of the City.
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
My thanks again to the Westboro Legion 480 for their continued dedication to remembering those who sacrificed for their country. We will remember them. Councillor Kavanagh and i had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of the City.
Hilson students spent time this morning to mark Remembrance Day, laying wreaths and singing songs. My thanks to Alisa Viner and her team for the warm welcome. I'll be in Westboro at the Cenotaph today at 1:30 for the Legion's parade and wreath-laying at 2.
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hilson students spent time this morning to mark Remembrance Day, laying wreaths and singing songs. My thanks to Alisa Viner and her team for the warm welcome. I'll be in Westboro at the Cenotaph today at 1:30 for the Legion's parade and wreath-laying at 2.
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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.