The announcement by Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson in December that he will not extend his time record at work began the race to replace him.
With less than two months to close the nominations and less than four months for election day, here’s who has signed up to run.
There were 12 candidates in 2018 and eight in 2014.
Candidates are removed from the city’s official list and followed in alphabetical order. Nominations close on August 19 and election day is October 24.
Brandon Bay
The software developer and manager has among its priorities housing, tourism and investment in post-pandemic improvements in communities.
Bob Chiarelli
The former Ottawa mayor and provincial cabinet minister says he can get the city to collaborate and critique the city’s debt and projects that exceed the budget.
Bernard Couchman
Couchman says he runs in memory of his sister, who died in December. Its platform promotes a unified city where local businesses can thrive.
Graham MacDonald
MacDonald, who has worked in the funeral industry, has seven key issues on his website, including the creation of a mental health officer for the city who can help police respond with mental health workers and deal with them. to the opioid crisis.
Mike Maguire
Maguire registered on June 29 and has no email or website listed.
Catherine McKenney
The Somerset District Councilor since 2014 has a platform focused on building “the healthiest city in Canada” by investing in transportation and the environment.
Ade Olumide
Olumide, with training in taxpayer defense, is slowly launching its platform. Includes tax limits and rate increases and weekly garbage collection.
Param Singh
Singh has been an Ottawa police officer since 2002 and wants to create more affordable traffic and housing, along with investing in post-COVID economic growth. His campaign said in an email that his website should be launched this week.
Mark Sutcliffe
The former journalist and current business adviser was also registered on June 29th. The city has no other information, but a press release that same day promotes a “safe, reliable and affordable” message that mentions reliable traffic and keeping municipal rates and taxes low. .