Solving the Urban /Rural vote split problem

 There is a current impasse...major issues are being decided in 15 to 8 vote blocks, rural to urban votes.

Rural issues are not urban issues. We are at an impasse. Some say this is a result of amalgamation.

The solution I propose is to have coucillors rotate their ward responsibilities every year...but urban coucillors must take a rural ward and vice versa.  They would see their focus change.

Current thoughts

 1.

Covid is still with us...wear a mask, avoid congested, poorly ventilated spaces, avoid close conversations. Take your vitamins, add vit D, zinc, and keep your immune system up. Get vaccinated.

2.

Get involved with your community, run for office, vote wisely. Help your neighbors.

3.

Ride a bike or trike if you can. Ask for improved bike infrastructure. Do not hit anybody, do not get hit, give pedestrians the right of way.

4.

Pick up trash in your sphere of influence..and dog crap too.

5.

Petition to get trucks out of downtown Ottawa. Get the bridge at kettle island.

6. 

Bridge the gap between rural and urban voters...find the common ground.  

7. 

Manage traffic in ottawa. Make Rideau/Wellington and Laurier one way.

8.

Add traffic circles

9.

Petition to changes the zoning for tiny homes to permit six 16x20 units per standard 50x100 lot.

10.

Implement heated sidewalks, and public washrooms.