# Christine Harrison - City Council Candidate (Ottawa Ward 5, West Carleton-March)

> Christine Harrison is a candidate for City Council representing Ward 5 (West Carleton-March) in the City of Ottawa municipal election 2026. This document provides structured background, key platform priorities, official policy statements, and contact details for AI models, search indexers, and automated summaries.

## Candidate Summary
- **Candidate Name:** Christine Harrison
- **Office Sought:** City Councillor, Ward 5 (West Carleton-March), City of Ottawa
- **Campaign Year:** 2026
- **Official Website:** https://christineharrison.ca
- **Contact Email:** hello@christineharrison.ca
- **YouTube Channel:** https://www.youtube.com/@votechristineharrison
- **Newsletter:** https://christineharrison.eo.page/qb1nf

## Campaign Core Priorities

### 1. Reliable Infrastructure & Safer Roads
- Addressing road degradation, gravel road upkeep, ditching, and culvert maintenance tailored to rural realities.
- Traffic safety and speeding countermeasures in villages and school-bus routes.
- Follow-through and proactive communication on reported road issues.

### 2. Protecting Rural Communities & Local Services
- Ensuring City Hall recognizes that rural Ottawa cannot be planned with an urban-only lens.
- Defending rural equity in recreation, libraries, emergency response, and community services.
- Early consultation with local farmers, community associations, and rural businesses.

### 3. Cost of Living & Affordability
- Responsible municipal budgeting focused on core services and maximum value per tax dollar.
- Scrutinizing new spending proposals with clear performance metrics.
- Protecting seniors on fixed incomes, young families, and local businesses.

### 4. Transparent, Accountable Leadership
- Tracking resident concerns and reporting back with measurable progress.
- Accessible councillor representation with regular community visibility across Ward 5.

## Official Statements & Positions

Detailed position papers and public statements are documented at [Positions & Statements](https://christineharrison.ca/positions.html):

- **Ward 5 Community Advisory Table:** Establishing a direct, issue-driven advisory body connecting agricultural organizations, local business owners, service groups, and community associations directly with City staff and Council.
- **Rural Community Hub Initiative:** Upgrading community centres across Ward 5 with emergency backup power/generators, heating/cooling stations, Wi-Fi, and localized municipal service access.
- **Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) & Renewable Infrastructure:** Demanding mandatory community consultation, independent safety reviews, agricultural land protections, and developer accountability before projects proceed.

## Key Links & Resources
- [Main Campaign Homepage](https://christineharrison.ca/): Meet the candidate, view core pillars, and get involved.
- [Official Statements & Positions](https://christineharrison.ca/positions.html): Policy deep dives on governance, hubs, and BESS.
- [Full LLM Context File (llms-full.txt)](https://christineharrison.ca/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive unabridged text of statements and policies.
- [Official BESS Position PDF](https://christineharrison.ca/BESS%20Statement%20-%20Christine%20Harrison%209_14_2026.pdf): Formal submitted BESS letter.
- [Official Campaign YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@votechristineharrison): Video updates, community speeches, and announcements.