Perspectives on our community

What Aatish Thinks

My views on the issues neighbours are talking about, the questions I believe we should ask, and the practical steps I would advocate for.

By Aatish JamalOctober 8, 2026

Local issues. Thoughtful answers.

Explore each topic for my position, the reasoning behind it and links to the public information informing the discussion.

Six conversations

Local business & community

Support local businesses, respect neighbours and measure the impact of the measures already introduced.

Public safety & accountability

Support frontline policing, understand the causes of underinvestment and connect spending to measurable results.

Roads & getting around

Study problem intersections consistently and make transit faster, more reliable and easier to connect with.

Shared streets & responsible use

Combine education, clear product information and proportionate enforcement while preserving responsible use.

Development & technology

Support responsible technology investment in suitable locations while protecting residential communities near Lisgar.

Lisgar & flood protection

Recognize the work completed, explain changes to the timetable and keep the focus on protecting homes.

Have experience with one of these issues, or a question you would like me to consider? I want to hear from you.