Councillor Keith Egli – Ward 9 /Knoxdale – Merivale

" ....Agnes has lived in Ottawa since 1980, moving to the Glens in 1998. She got involved with the Glens Community Association in 2002 and has been president continuously since 2004 til 2021.

She is a strong community advocate with a heart of gold, seeming boundless energy and, some would say, a will of steel.  Her modus operandi is constructive engagement, whether with community residents, fellow Glens board members, elected officials or anyone else who has an interest in issues that matter to the Glens. There is no question that Agnes has helped ensure that the Glens remain a vibrant, green and family-oriented community. The sense of community in the Glens is strong, thanks in great measure to Agnes’ visibility on community building and networking. 

Key issues on which she has provided leadership include transportation, VIA Rail, community policing, infill development, Official Plan review, stormwater rates and tree conservation, among others. Agnes is driven by a strong sense of caring for the Glens community – its residents, its trees and wildlife, and its development. She has had an enormous impact on preserving the unique character and sustainability of the Glens.

Besides the Glens Community Association, Agnes was instrumental in establishing the Knoxdale Merivale Council of Community Associations, of which she is chair. Since 2005 she has been on the board of directors of the Federation of Citizens’ Associations of Ottawa-Carleton, including in executive positions. From 2007 to 2013, she participated in the Greenbelt Master Plan review as a member of the Greenbelt Coalition. She has served on the City of Ottawa’s Rural Issues Advisory Committee, took part in several rural summits and participated in numerous workshops and panel discussions, such as for suburban infill, comprehensive zoning, water, budget consultations, etc.

 Since 2010, Agnes has taken an active part in the Quality Care Alliance, Ottawa Chapter, advocating for better home care for seniors. Most recently, she established a very popular exercise program for seniors at the Tanglewood Community Centre.