Ottawa mayoral candidates Alex Lawson, Jeff Leiper, Neil Saravanamuttoo and incumbent Mark Sutcliffe clashed over tax increases and property tax transparency during a heated debate on municipal spending and the cost of living. Sutcliffe accused Leiper of keeping future tax rates a secret from voters during an ongoing affordability crisis. In response, Leiper argued in favour of a transparent budget process to evaluate service trade-offs while prioritizing residents struggling with high living costs. The debate also touched on key municipal decisions including Lansdowne Park, Tewin and return-to-office mandates.
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