Graffiti is a problem within Ward 11. Tim Tierney (also running for Ottawa City Council Ward 11) has identified "tagging" as a key issue that needs to be addressed. O'Neil Brooke agrees, graffiti is an issue. O'Neil Brooke is doing something about, now. 

The City of Ottawa has a Graffiti Management BY-LAW NO. 2008-01 so there is no need for additional legislative changes. The City of Ottawa does a great job of talking about graffiti. The broken window theory indicates we have to be quick about dealing with graffiti otherwise the problem just gets worse. 

Creating graffiti is a criminal offense and is you see someone spray painting property (that does not belong to them) calling 911 is an appropriate response as it is considered a crime in progress. Ideally we can educate our younger (age is just a state of mind) citizens of what the laws are without police intervention and help them see the damage this behavior causes so that they can find a better way to express themselves.  

This is a list of the graffiti that O'Neil Brooke has reported to the city of Ottawa. Since O'Neil Brooke will be walking all over this ward, win or lose come election time, he can make a significant impact on this issue during the election campaign for the citizens of Ottawa.