It 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

Melissa Bowman@dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 17h ago

While door‑knocking is a lot of work, it’s also one of the best ways to hear what neighbours care about. Whether it’s water capacity, transit, cycling, affordable housing, or countless other local issues, @mattjrodrigues.bsky.social is out there listening and turning those conversations into action.

The race is on! With nominations now closed, help us show momentum by requesting a lawn sign, or reach more neighbours by donating or volunteering #VoteMatt

Thanks so much @dtkmelissa.bsky.social 🙌🏼

Melissa Bowman@dtkmelissa.bsky.social · last wk.

A great day to be out in #WatReg neighbourhoods to share campaign literature with folks about @mattjrodrigues.bsky.social who is running for #WRcouncil. #WRvotes2026

The people yearn for street festivals!

I 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.

Matt Rodrigues@mattjrodrigues.bsky.social · 6mo ago

If you’ve tried to catch a bus this snowy winter and had snow blocking your way on or off the bus, I hear you. Next season, we must do better to keep bus stops accessible year round. ➡️ Learn more, below, about my motion coming to Council this week to improve bus stop snow clearing ❄️🪏🚌

Today, 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.

I 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 sites

We'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 report

Always a treat to fly home to YKF 🛬

A 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!

From 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.ca

Today’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.

Was so happy to show Waterloo Regional Councillor @mattjrodrigues.bsky.social around Church St this morning! If you want to see more elected officials who vote for safer streets and better transit, check out his re-election campaign and consider donating! www.mattrodrigues.ca

We 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.ca

Due 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.

Together, 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.

Matt Rodrigues for Regional Council 2026

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Today, 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.

Saturday 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!

Precursor for a future pedestrianization 🤨 🚶🏻

As 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 🏳️‍🌈

This 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 🔜

CTV News Kitchener@ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Region of Waterloo to ban right turns on red lights at some intersections during pilot project

Today, 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.

A sunny day at yesterday’s Hohner Ave Porch Party ☀️ thanks to all the neighbourhood volunteers who make this event come to life!

A 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 strategy

This 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.

2 Kitchener schools open modular child-care centres in December

Two modular child-care centres to create 176 new spaces at Kitchener schools in December, funded through Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement.

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I’m running to continue serving Kitchener on Regional Council! There’s a lot more work ahead to continue working with you to build a responsive and affordable Kitchener with abundant housing, infrastructure that endures, and transit you can count on.

I am glad that Regional staff have committed to pausing removal of garden beds that are not a structural issue. I had the chance to stop by today to see the impacts of the removals and will continue to advocate for access to vital gardening space.

CTV News Kitchener@ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 3mo ago

People at housing complex frustrated by removal of community garden boxes

Important school zone road safety projects are happening this year 🚧 At Sandhills and St. Dominic's PS, intersection improvements along Victoria St. will shorten crossing distances, a new mid-block crossing will add a direct route to school, and a new trail will make it easier to walk and roll!

The folks at Starling do so much for our community, and is an important partner at the Region. It was great to join them for a 3k walk this morning, raising over $100,000 for youth programs in Waterloo Region!

May Committee Meetings get underway next Tuesday. Here are a few highlights that will have an impact here in Kitchener and across the Region! 🧸 Expanding access to childcare, including new spaces in 2026 ⚠️ Repaving Ira Needles Boulevard in 2026 🛑 Advancing road safety initiatives and funding