Running to continue serving Kitchener on Regional Council www.mattrodrigues.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mwcgky6jas2v👋🏼 Hey, Kitchener! Our team has been knocking on doors all summer, hearing your priorities and ambitions for our community. On October 26, #VoteMatt for Regional Council so we can continue working together to build a responsive and affordable Kitchener!24 Sep 2026 23:41 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwcgky6jas2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mvgoopvtj225What a weekend, Kitchener! From Creekfest to ClimateFest, Hunger No More, and the Williamsburg Community Festival, it was incredible to connect with so many across the City! With your help, we have almost 90 lawn signs up and we’re just getting started! #VoteMatt13 Sep 2026 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgoopvtj225https://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mv3uqpavt22eThis is no accident. Sustained investment in our paramedic staff and infrastructure have reversed course on worrying trends. This is great news for our community! https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/region-of-waterloo-paramedics-report-no-code-zeros-and-improved-cardiac-arrest-response-times/09 Sep 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3uqpavt22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3muhvy7yupk2mThere’s lots of ways to help & join our campaign in September! Here’s a few ways how! Click the link in bio to sign-up 🔗01 Sep 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhvy7yupk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mu5elizq6c2oIt was a pleasure to be out in my neighbourhood with Melissa & Kai, two community leaders who bring so much to our community’s housing and environment conversations 🙌🏼 #VoteMatt [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Aug 2026 12:31 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5elizq6c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mtu6tef72c2lThe race is on! With nominations now closed, help us show momentum by requesting a lawn sign, or reach more neighbours by donating or volunteering #VoteMatt24 Aug 2026 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtu6tef72c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mth23h647k2yThanks so much @dtkmelissa.bsky.social 🙌🏼 [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Aug 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth23h647k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mtbq72hop22eThe people yearn for street festivals!17 Aug 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbq72hop22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mstkarg2ek22I was happy Committee supported two additional motions on this issue to explore penalties & incentives for our next bus stop snow clearing contract + improve responsiveness to missed stops. It’s high time we expect the best possible service from our contractors. [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Aug 2026 21:21 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstkarg2ek22https://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mst4i2jovk27Today, I supported learning more about the impacts of data centres in Waterloo Region. In fact, this analysis is already underway. That said, I still have serious concerns about future hyper scale facilities in our community, particularly in light of our current infrastructure constraints.11 Aug 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mst4i2jovk27https://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3msopcbqnck25I was happy to join the Queen’s Green Community Garden Party this weekend and hear about more ways to promote food security & sovereignty across the Region — like having a consistent policy for gardens at Regional housing sites09 Aug 2026 23:08 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3msopcbqnck25https://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3msolijour22nWe're back! A preview of some items at Regional Committee this week: 🚌 An update on transit service and projects 🚏 A motion from Councillor James and I to help fill gaps in the bus network, especially in new neighbourhoods ⚕️ Updates on public health programs 📊 A mid-year financial report09 Aug 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3msolijour22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3msizva2xcc2pAlways a treat to fly home to YKF 🛬07 Aug 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3msizva2xcc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mrvnpvsz722lA big #WatReg welcome to the 4,000 athletes competing in the 2026 Ontario Summer Games. From Kitchener, to Cambridge, and Wellesley, let the games begin!31 Jul 2026 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvnpvsz722lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mrt7fxgwvs2jFrom Huron Road to Krug Street, our team has been out knocking on hundreds of doors across Kitchener in July 🚪 Come join us in August — we’re just getting started! www.mattrodrigues.ca30 Jul 2026 00:42 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrt7fxgwvs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mqp4sgatik2vToday’s dangerously bad air quality does not impact everyone equally. It’s a reminder that as a Region we need to double down on our commitments to decarbonize, ending for-profit natural gas subsidies, commit to constructing more sustainable public buildings, and expanding electric transit options.15 Jul 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqp4sgatik2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mq3xp47fr22xWe started knocking on doors tonight to hit all 10 wards this month! Neighbours shared real concerns about housing and homelessness and safe streets — and a love for this community! Join us! www.mattrodrigues.ca08 Jul 2026 01:27 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3xp47fr22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3moxrxr3djk2pDue to planned maintenance, there will be no ION light rail service on Sunday, June 28 from start of service to 1 p.m. Shuttle buses will serve all stations. Visit grt.ca for more details.23 Jun 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxrxr3djk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3moinetjdnc2xTogether, we've reached 20% of our fundraising goal in just a few weeks and starting in July, we'll be knocking on doors across Kitchener! Please consider donating, volunteering, or requesting a lawn sign. I'm excited to continue working with you to build a responsive and affordable Kitchener. https://www.mattrodrigues.ca/17 Jun 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3moinetjdnc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3moggrj3b422wToday, I did not support the appeal of Justice Gibson's ruling on the 100 Victoria encampment for many reasons -- we know what we need to do to get on with Transit Hub construction, while also recognizing a place of last resort.16 Jun 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3moggrj3b422whttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mobadyfgic2tSaturday started with MADD Waterloo Region’s victim memorial — a reminder of the progress made and work ahead to eliminating impaired driving, and then joined community who SHOWED UP for Grand River Pride, and lastly to The Hydrocut Launch Party, which brought visitors from across Ontario!14 Jun 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mobadyfgic2thttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mo4mafo3zc2ePrecursor for a future pedestrianization 🤨 🚶🏻12 Jun 2026 20:44 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo4mafo3zc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mnq5yw3a4s27As we wrap up another vibrant Pride weekend in Waterloo Region, I’m reminded of the importance of continuing to gather, and allowing voices to be heard, openly. The unfortunate actions of one person last week haven’t overshadowed the strength of our community 🏳️‍🌈07 Jun 2026 21:58 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnq5yw3a4s27https://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mndxj2stxc2kThis is an important low cost step we are testing out at different intersections across the Region to improve road safety and make them safer for pedestrians 🔜 [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Jun 2026 01:30 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndxj2stxc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mnculai7nc2xToday, Committee received a Report that provided a stark outlook on our Development Charges collection. The current municipal funding framework is broken. And it’s time all communities get a new fiscal framework with the Province and Federal government.02 Jun 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnculai7nc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mn67m2ccxs2rA sunny day at yesterday’s Hohner Ave Porch Party ☀️ thanks to all the neighbourhood volunteers who make this event come to life!31 May 2026 18:38 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn67m2ccxs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mmzb3iod7s27A preview of some items at Regional Committee next week - it's a *full* day! 💰 Update on our Q1 2026 results and look ahead to 2027 Budget 🛫 A new Airport Growth Plan for YKF ♻️ Update on the Long Term Waste Management Strategy 🚫 A new "no right on red" pilot 🚌 Update on the GRT fare strategy29 May 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmzb3iod7s27https://bsky.app/profile/mattjrodrigues.bsky.social/post/3mmvyjfmhts2oThis is great news for Kitchener and the neighbourhoods which these 176 new childcare spaces will serve. The need is great, but projects like this help close the gap. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/kitchener-schools-open-modular-child-care-spots-in-december/article_ddeef617-6f5e-599c-b66e-ff61a1f65aaf.html28 May 2026 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:twpffybv3i5twdvepyu734ob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvyjfmhts2o