Ottawa Mayor’s Unpopularity Reason For Record Number Of Candidates: Watson

Mayoral candidate Jim Watson takes issue with O’Brien’s recent comments that his own success in the last municipal election is a factor behind the large field of candidates: “There’s a very high level of dissatisfaction with Mr. O’Brien’s performance over the last four years, Watson said.” “There is a level of dissatisfaction and anger, and [...]

Cullen Drops Out Of Mayoral Race

Alex Cullen will withdrawl from the Ottawa mayoral race to run as the incumbent city councillor in Bay Ward: “Cullen has his work cut out for him. When he announced his candidacy for mayor back in January, he assured reporters he was in the mayor’s race for the long haul — and would be in [...]

O’Brien Campaign Decides Against Yard Signs

Larry O’Brien mayoral campaign drops traditional lawn sign expense in favour of new communication methods: “They’re old-fashioned. We’re still going to spend the limit (of what’s allowed), but we’re not using lawn signs, said Mike Patton, the communications director for O’Brien’s campaign.” “They cost money and effort too, and we can we put that into [...]

Hands Off Rural Boundary: Councillors To Watson

Rural City Councillors react negatively to Ottawa mayoral candidate Jim Watson governance proposals: “Further amalgamation of the rural area simply would disenfranchise many of the voters, Brooks said, adding Watson is welcome to tinker with the 19 urban wards. The rural component is already the most dissatisfied with amalgamation.” “El-Chantiry said the economics don’t make [...]

Cullen Campaign Faces Cash Crunch

Mayoral candidate Alex Cullen will determine in September if he can continue his mayoral campaign because of lackluster fundraising.: “To date, he’s raised just $20,000. That’s nowhere near enough to run a respectable campaign.” “He’d originally hoped to raise $100,000 to run his campaign. Even that is paltry by today’s standards.” Click here for more [...]

Limited Mayoral Debates Set For Sept.

September back to back mayoral debates will have limited panels: Only Jim Watson, Alex Cullen and Larry O’Brien will attend a Sept. 12 debate on youth and social media, presented by local arts and culture blog Apt613.ca and the Institute On Governance, set for the National Arts Centre’s Fourth Stage. Click here for more of [...]

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