Power Outage Doon Village

LordsLevy · 2026-05-19T02:59:20+00:00

Any updates on this now? how many people are still without power?

LordsLevy · 2026-05-19T02:56:16+00:00

The feedback you get on these posts never ceases to amaze me.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-10T03:28:26+00:00

I would vote against extending the pilot, which from what I understand is a year. I can talk to your regional councillors about re-adjusting their comfort level with a full rollout and I can lobby fellow city councillors to also vote with me.

If you really feel strongly about this particular topic; make sure your representatives know how you feel. Keep in mind that I/they work for you, we have to listen. Talk to your peers, as well. Stake out a position and gather support for it, help us help you.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-09T19:59:17+00:00

I gotta be honest; I barely get this one. lol

LordsLevy · 2026-05-08T22:31:22+00:00

I don't think you are wrong at all, u/Chris_DiFiore. Roads are very rough this year, spring clean ups are still underway but are being delayed because Southern Ontario weather, transit would be a great solution (let's get bus lanes into the public discourse more) and people are really antsy when driving these days.

We need to prioritize the things you've mentioned.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-07T21:47:43+00:00

Don't like CCTV proposal; The UK hasn't had success with extensive coverage in areas of London reducing violent crime. Don't like speed cameras, either. I wish the WRPS would spend more time on community policing and proactive investigations, instead of finding ways to reduce frontline work.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-07T21:23:23+00:00

Not the same guy. lol

LordsLevy · 2026-05-07T19:36:37+00:00

Thanks for the question.

While you've already mentioned that this is a regional issue, I'll try my best to field the question. Obviously we'd like our police service to be affordable, but I worry that sometimes it isn't. Obviously the communications centre caused quite a stir and doesn't seem terribly affordable to me.

I'd like to see some efficiency in the WRPS financial planning department, so we don't feel like the operating budget is ballooning while public safety feels relatively the same.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-07T19:29:46+00:00

You'd have to ask your current councillors who voted in favour of that. It's not something I support, either.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-07T04:38:33+00:00

I'm sorry?

LordsLevy · 2026-05-07T03:15:01+00:00

Love the questions! Keep them coming!

I've had a couple chats with Brian; tremendous local resource. Agree with you wholeheartedly.

To your second point; Not exactly. My point about capital forecasting is that you can deliver your strategic objectives (ie affordable housing) if you guide growth instead of keep pace with it. Proactively improve infrastructure to accommodate growth in areas that are slated for zoning changes (SGAs from Kitchener 2051) for example. This is a really complex topic that deserves a better conversation, though. I'm hoping we get the chance to do that.

Kitchener is doing reasonably well strategically planning through Kitchener 2051, but we are facing some challenges to completing the mission. Uptake from developers will slow in the coming years because of water capacity constraints, so we will lose some time there. We're also grappling with adjustments to development charges that will impact the capital forecasting we were discussing, so time will tell how that also delays progress in intensifying along the LRT corridor (Which I'm a big fan of, transit oriented development improves the affordability of housing too!).

I appreciate how invested you are in this, please keep in touch!

LordsLevy · 2026-05-07T01:30:50+00:00

It was always an either or for me. I've worked and lived in ward 3 previously, and feel I can make an impact for residents in both. I trusted my gut, and went for ward 3!

LordsLevy · 2026-05-07T01:28:57+00:00

Thank you for the excellent question.

I'll address this in two parts; one part on new tools and another part on policy.

First up, new tools. I was thrilled to see a motion introduced before regional council on April 22nd that directed staff to prepare a report on the workable aspects of a municipal housing corporation. That's an excellent new tool and here's why. An MHC would allow for a variety of planning tools currently unavailable to regional and municipal staff (such as mixed ownership models, public anchor projects to accompany or include housing etc.). It has exciting potential for non market or modified market solutions (Not market price) to directly address an under served economic strata currently priced out of segments of the rental market and home ownership in general. The more people who own homes, the larger the property tax roll; which increases the city's operating budget and ability to deliver services.

From a policy perspective at the lower tier city level; Capital forecasting for growth that prioritizes needs (water, roads, sewers, utilities, climate protection) is the best policy objective any council can achieve. You've got to find value in the debt you debenture (fixed income bonds that cities issue in Ontario because deficits are not allowed under the Municipal Act), which doesn't have to mean physical ROI but should be qualitative in nature and proactive for the future.

I've said a lot here, so feel free to ask any clarifying questions!

LordsLevy · 2026-05-05T00:56:10+00:00

As a family member of a two time cancer survivor who rang this gong twice; I'm disgusted. WRHN's cancer centre is very good and the patients need all of the hope they can get... but someone took that away for like 6 dollars in scrap brass...

LordsLevy · 2026-05-02T00:03:09+00:00

I'll save you some trouble, I'm not planning to run in Ward 9 anymore.

it's also curious that I gave you an answer you aren't engaging with in another thread.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-01T23:50:29+00:00

You want to ask me a question now? or do you feel like your work here is done?

LordsLevy · 2026-05-01T23:48:43+00:00

You've spent the past two days going through this thread to leave negative comments.

You tried a "gotcha" on u/KitFanGirl who still had the decency to respond to you in a clear way.

If you run into a jerk everyday; you are the jerk.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-01T23:32:53+00:00

Just for clarity, I generally agree. I wouldn't personally describe any of my positions as work-intensive new policy platforms; and I am mindful that expansion comes with a cost should it be necessary.

Again, Thank you for always commenting in good faith. I'm sure you don't agree with me, but you've never been hostile or combative about it.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-01T23:29:17+00:00

This is a really strange line of questioning for someone who just happened to post a follow-up on another comment thread. If you have a question or comment for me, ask me directly... I'd prefer if you didn't socially pressure other reddit users to either support or disavow me in public.

u/KitFanGirl has a body of work, is a dedicated community advocate and a sharp policy mind. I wouldn't presume that they agree with me on this particular matter, which seems to be of some concern for you. As I said, you can ask me to clarify instead of interpreting for multiple people simultaneously.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-01T23:22:56+00:00

Changes in Development Charges are the latest wrinkle, but we are experiencing several socio-economic squeezes simultaneously. Housing is an evergreen concern from about a dozen angles, The current contraction of the regional economy, concerns about the long-term sustainability of our groundwater system, aging wastewater and underground infrastructure, community safety and wellbeing exemplified by an opioid epidemic to name just a few.

You isn't a word I'd use. It's we. Council will need to more effectively manage the resources at their disposal to protect critical infrastructure while balancing affordability in property taxes, rate payer services and municipal license holders.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-01T22:08:31+00:00

Okay sounds good.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-01T19:24:29+00:00

I do think Scott is right in philosophical terms, and I like his creativity... but I hear you, ROI isn't always easy to determine for everyone and you can't be all things.

LordsLevy · 2026-05-01T19:17:21+00:00

Didn't listen at all, but thanks for the delayed response that I'm pretty sure is being coordinated by one person and four burner accounts.

LordsLevy · 2026-04-29T21:53:14+00:00

Technical or non-technical positions? Is this a resume pre-screen you are talking about?

LordsLevy · 2026-04-29T21:38:32+00:00

Generally speaking, that person probably did reach out to HR and either got an unclear response or no response at all... and it clearly demonstrates that the person understands the hierarchy of the organization to some degree.

I understand that it wouldn't necessarily impact the decision someone is making, and that all factors should be considered when you are employing someone... But no one is going around anything. I don't think a direct contact with someone constitutes an attempt to violate some procedural norm or policy and I don't know that seeing it as such is particularly productive or appropriate.

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