Rawlson King wins in Rideau-Rockcliffe

Incumbent Rawlson King has been re-elected in Rideau-Rockcliffe.

King firstrepresented Ward 13after winninga byelection in 2019, becoming Ottawa'sfirst Black city councillor.

The former community association presidentfaced three other challengers in his first citywide race this year, and won the right to continue to represent the ward.

King told CBC his priorities include rebuilding Beechwood and McArthur avenues, andbetter transit and cycling infrastructure.

LISTEN | Rawlson King's interview with Ottawa Morning on Tuesday

Clayton Fitzsimmons, who hasworked in real estate, Peter Jan Karwacki, andarts volunteer and LGBTQ activist Peter Zanette rounded out the 2022 city council ballot.

Fitzsimmons didn't answer CBC Ottawa's candidate survey, which asked about priorities if elected.

Karwacki'spriorities included effective transit, expanding cycling infrastructure, and affordable housing.

Zanette's priorities included better infrastructure to deal with climate change and better social services.

Ward at a glance

Projected population 2022: 39,994

Projected population 2026:41,807