Despite promises to not take developer money, municipal candidates (including our mayor) continue to accept campaign contributions from donors connected to the development industry
In 2022, over 250 donors connected to the development industry gave nearly $300,000 to Ottawa municipal candidates.
Municipal governments in Ontario make important decisions about bylaw enforcement, height limits, requirements for affordable housing, and other zoning restrictions. A developer may want to change these rules for their benefit, even if it runs counter to the public interest.