Comments from Mayor Chiarelli, Alex Munter and Terry Kilrea Message from Bob Chiarelli - August 4/05
"I acknowledge your long-standing support for our North-South Corridor Light Rail project, and your sincere desire to deliver a cost-effective system to the public."

Message from Terry Kilrea - August 15/05
"I commend you for your idea and excellent plan for the future. There is a definite shortage of fields in Ottawa and parks have had to close due to poor planning. I am running for Mayor of Ottawa and my team would be very interested in meeting with you. Many kids have been denied soccer registration and I consider that a very serious problem. We have to provide facilities for the kids."

Message from Mayoral Candidate Alex Munter - April 26/06
"Ottawa does not have enough sportsfields for athletes of all ages and many existing fields are only accessible by car, putting them out-of-reach of many residents. The Ottawa Sports Park proposal offers numerous potential benefits: 30 new fields, without major public costs, on the proposed light-rail line.

"I call on Ottawa City Council to give this plan serious consideration. This opportunity should not be cavalierly discarded. It should be carefully examined because these kinds of opportunities do not come frequently.

"Throughout our city, I hear from residents and businesses who want the LRT expansion done right and for the right reasons. Getting it right, in this case, means doing our homework about the Ottawa Sports Park proposal. The city should not slam the door on the tens of thousands of soccer and ultimate players who could benefit from this innovative idea."