On The Issues
I love this city and I take your trust in me seriously. As such, I will not make promises that help get me elected but that are not achievable once I am in office.
I am eager to address the challenges currently before council in our city – challenges that include:
- A city wide affordable, accessible and reliable public transportation system
- An unwavering commitment to a clean environment
- Responsible taxation levels – where we do not spend more than we can afford
- Revitalized services for our communities most in need and most vulnerable
- Strengthened core services for our families
Over the coming months I will release new ideas on how we can achieve the change we need and ensure Ottawa and Cumberland move forward.
Building the East End
East End Candidates Favour Citywide LRT Links Over A Downtown Tunnel
Stephen is calling on City Council to shelve the LRT tunnel in favour of building LRT links to Orleans, Kanata, Barrhaven and Riverside South. Full Story
East End is in Desperate Need of a HWY 174 Champion
Blais will be that East End champion that fights to get our fair share of investments to improve the safety and widening of HWY 174. Full Story
Hydro Profits Should Be Used for One City One Service and Burying Wires
Since 2004, $87 million in Hydro Ottawa profits have been transferred to the City of Ottawa. Blais wants future Hydro profits to be used to ensure “one city, one service” and burying overhead wires. Full Story
Blais Wants to Partner with Businesses to Generate Renewable Energy
Blais would like the City of Ottawa to partner with local companies to generate new revenue streams by leasing City-owned rooftops for the production of renewable energy using solar panels. Full Story
Blais Calls on Federal Government to Cancel Orléans Roundabout
Stephen Blais has called on Orléans MP, Royal Galipeau to scrap the $2.5 million federal funding for the St Joseph/Jeanne d'Arc Roundabout. Full StoryBetter Public Transit
East End Candidates Favour Citywide LRT Links Over A Downtown Tunnel
Stephen is calling on City Council to shelve the LRT tunnel in favour of building LRT links to Orleans, Kanata, Barrhaven and Riverside South. Full Story
Blais Will Only Support Inflationary Increases to OC Transpo
Blais will only support inflationary increases to OC Transpo. The two pillars of public transit should be affordability and accessibility. Full Story
Blais Believes Express Pass Should be Transferable
Stephen believes express passes should be transferable to spouses and children. Full Story
Blais Believes OC Transpo Should Have an Outside Ottawa Transit Pass
People living outside of our city pay zero Ottawa property taxes or the transit levy that funds our system. It's time that these people begin paying their fair share. Full Story
Blais Supports Creation of an Ottawa Transit Commission
A transit commission with representatives with business and transit experience will allow residents to benefit from new ideas and experience. Full StoryAccountable Politicians
Blais to Take 10% Pay Cut If He Breaks Inflationary Tax Promise
Blais supports property tax increases at the rate of inflation. Blais is putting his money where his mouth is and will voluntarily accept a 10% pay cut to his salary should he break his promise, Full Story
Blais Calls for Councillor Wage Freeze
City Councillors are well paid...earning, on their own, more than the average Ottawa Family. They can all afford a wage-freeze until we get our fiscal house in order. Full Story
Stephen Blais Will Not Accept Unaccountable Car Allowance
It is important for city councillors to show fiscal restraint. This is why Blais is in favour of eliminating the unaccountable $6,000 car allowance currently given to councillors as part of their salary. Full Story
Cumberland Candidate Stephen Blais Seeks to Reduce Council
Blais believes there are too many politicians at City Hall. By eliminating six council seats, Ottawa could save approximately $2 million per year. Full Story
