If the last four years at city hall have taught us anything, it’s that there’s a deep need for transparency and accountability around the council table. Unfortunately we haven’t seen much of that.

Public confidence in city officials is at an all-time low, we have a record debt, and a transit system that isn’t meeting the needs of its riders. We are in the middle of adapting to a “new normal” after the COVID-19 pandemic, and many major projects are coming up for a review. There is no doubt the next term of council will have to make many crucial decisions, ones that will drastically change the landscape of this city.

My name is Jay Chadha and I am running to be your next city councillor in ward 3: Barrhaven West. I’ve worked at OC Transpo for the last 20 years, most recently in rail operations. I’ve seen first-hand the inner workings of our transit system. I am the only candidate in Barrhaven West who can bring my years of background and knowledge to the council table to create a faster, more reliable and more affordable bus and train system.