Share this Story : Deachman: 'Consulting' Ottawa residents on the city budget doesn't really work, does it? Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Opinion Columnists Deachman: 'Consulting' Ottawa residents on the city budget doesn't really work, does it? When public meetings are held this late in the game, it's unlikely Ottawa residents' concerns are being heard. Get the latest from Bruce Deachman straight to your inbox Sign Up Author of the article: Bruce Deachman Published Oct 28, 2024 • Last updated 31 minutes ago • 5 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account.
Only about a dozen residents attended a 2025 budget consultation meeting hosted by five rural ward councillors. The meeting took place on Oct. 23 at the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority in Manotick.
Photo by Bruce Deachman / POSTMEDIA Article content I wasn’t sure what I’d find when I attended a public consultation on the city’s 2025 budget last week, one of several taking place throughout Ottawa at this time of year. The event, if I can call it that, was at the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority in Manotick, and was hosted by councillors from five largely rural wards: David Brown (Rideau-Jock), George Darouze (Osgoode), Clarke Kelly (West Carleton-March), Catherine Kitts (Orléans South-Navan) and Matt Luloff (Orléans East-Cumberland). Together, they represent nearly 190.
