Scott didn't get a chance to finish up his Twitter project, where every day for a year he thanked the many people whose work, support and friendship he appreciated during his 12 years as a Councillor in the City of Ottawa. He finishes the project here in our final episode, devoted entirely to thank yous.

This week, we dig into Draft Budget 2022 which will focus on affordability. The overall municipal tax increase is capped at 3 per cent, as directed by Council – worth an estimated $56.1 million. This would see the average urban homeowner pay an additional $119 per year, while the average rural homeowner would pay an additional $91 per year. Scott talks about how COVID has affected the City's bottom line. He also touches on tax bills, your water bill, local projects in our Ward, and some of...

Scott follows up on Episode 45 today by discussing more about the City's New Official Plan, the very large document that will guide Ottawa's growth for the next 25 years. In this episode, Scott focuses more on the impact the Plan will have on our Ward, a primarily rural party of the City.

This episode is part one of our discussion of the City's New Official Plan, just approved by City Council last week (October 27th, 2021). This is the document that will guide development and growth in the City of Ottawa for the next 25 years. Along with being our Ward Councillor, Scott is Co-chair of the Planning Committee and gets into some of the "bigger picture" elements of the New Official Plan – the Urban Boundary, Tewin, Secondary plans and more. Make sure you check out Episode 46...

In this episode, Scott discusses three important issues on our Ward: Wind turbines, the busy truck traffic in the villages of Manotick and how to handle things at David Bartlett Park.

Scott discusses a busy lively Council meeting on October 13th. Council approved the new Parks & Recreation Master Plan, the Master Site Plan for the new Civic campus of The Ottawa Hospital, an extension and expansion of the Automated Speed Enforcement in school zones program and a new Small Business Property Tax Subclass. Locally, approval of the zoning for Mattamy’s Richmond Meadows community was provided. This is the development in the Western Development Lands on either side of Ottawa...

Along with being Ward 21's Councillor, Scott is the Chair of the Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management. On June 17th, he held a technical briefing on the Solid Waste Master Plan. Staff provided an overview of the Phase 2 report, which includes the proposed vision statement, guiding principles and goals for the Solid Waste Master Plan, a 30-year plan that will guide how we manage solid waste, increase waste diversion and extend the life of the landfill. ...

This week, Scott gives us info and background on the City's CIP program which has come under recent scrutiny because of a Porsche dealership on Montreal Road.

Today, Scott talks about his recent series of virtual town hall meetings, including the one for Manotick, which we focus on today. It was all about Manotick development - current and future.

In this episode, we dive into the exhilarating world of municipal drainage with special focus on the Cranberry Creek Municipal Drain in North Gower. Regulated by the Drainage Act, there are over 700 municipal drains throughout Ottawa.

In this episode of Scott Moffatt's Twenty One Podcast, Scott discusses the North Gower Secondary Plan, a guide for the long-term development of North Gower, taking into account its unique rural setting.

This week, Scott discusses the Public Meeting that was held March 9th about the proposed plan of a Richmond subdivision. The Owner, Caivan Limited, is proposing to develop a 554-unit residential subdivision, in a mix of detached and townhouse units. The proposed subdivision is laid out in three separate areas as identified in the accompanying location map, with roadway connections to Cedarstone Street, Mira Court, Perth Street and Queen Charlotte Street.

The City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee and the Community and Protective Services Committee this week approved a long-range financial plan for housing at a special joint meeting. The Committees also approved a two-year work plan for the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. The Committees approved the Housing Services Long Range Financial Plan to fully fund the City’s portion of capital and operating contributions. This plan would support the Council approved objectives set...

In this episode, Scott discusses the Chateau Laurier's design choices for its proposed addition, none of which are going over very well with the general public. Scott outlines the history of the building and everything that's led up to where we are now.

When Council adopts a new Official Plan before the end of the year, it will extend Ottawa’s urban boundary – the line that divides suburban and rural Ottawa – to include 1,281 hectares of land for new neighbourhoods. On Wednesday, Council approved where those lands would be located, along with policy direction to help protect sensitive lands from future urban expansion. Those lands for new neighbourhoods include 445.35 hectares in a new satellite community called Tewin. In this week's...

Following up our last episode, Scott provides an update and some thoughts on the Urban Boundary Expansion, some unexpected decisions and the new, proposed Gold Belt.

The City’s Planning Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will meet jointly on Monday, January 25 to consider which lands should be brought inside Ottawa’s urban boundary, in line with the growth management strategy that Council adopted in May 2020. Today, Scott discusses the urban boundary and current recommendations, which include adding 1000 hectares, creating a new community and further protection of agricultural lands. Using Council-approved evaluation criteria, City...

In this week's episode, Scott discusses the proposed North Gower warehouse distribution centre at Roger Stevens Drive. He provides a detailed background, shares his thoughts and provides residents with updates.

Today, Scott looks back at his 2020 social media timeline, remembering the Top 5 issues through the year that garnered the most replies and feedback. Of course, that includes COVID, mandatory masks, and urban boundary discussion...along with some light-hearted moments as well!! Happy New Year, everyone!

The City of Ottawa has been home to many sports franchises - from elite to lower level; from wildly successful to abject failures. In this week's episode, Scott discusses Ottawa's vibrant sporting history, the teams that have represented our city and the various nicknames they chose.

In this week's episode, Scott discusses City Budget 2021, which was approved at Wednesday's Council meeting. He'll also follow up on last week's show, with new information on our Ward Boundaries. The City has officially added a new Ward, bringing the total to 24. Scott also discusses the partnership with Lansdowne Park, Policing in the City and more.

With Council nearing the finish line of the City of Ottawa Ward Boundary Review, Scott gets you up to speed on the review process - past and present - and weighs in with his view on different facets of the current proposal.

On today's episode, Scott gives you the full background on the naming history of Nepean. Speaking of names, we also get into some of the ongoing public conversations surrounding Episode 23 and the plans to establish a new name for our Ward.

The City's Draft Budget 2021 has been tabled and strikes a balance between supporting evolving community needs while delivering essential municipal services, all in the face of COVID-19. In this week's episode, Scott discusses the City budget, including specifics about Ward 21 and what it means for our residents. Ward 21 is located in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. The ward includes rural areas west of the Rideau River and the communities of Manotick, Richmond, North Gower, Munster, Kars,...