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OttawaCITY ELECTIONS 2022

College race won't include beleaguered veteran incumbent

Despite indications of intending to run, the long-time and beleaguered incumbent for College didn't end up running for re-election, to the surprise and relief of some of the ward's constituents. Now, five people are running for the open seat that includes the Bells Corner community.

There are 5 competitors in College ward in what is now an open field

Despite indications of intending to run, the long-time and beleaguered incumbent for College didn't end up running for re-election, to the surprise and relief of some of the ward's constituents.

Now, five people are running for the open seat that includes the Bells Corner community.

Wendy Davidson,Vilteau Delvas,Laine Johnson,Granda Kopytko, andPat McGarry are all vying to represent the ward on the next Ottawa council.

With a population around 52,000, this is one of the larger wards in the city.

Election day is Monday, Oct. 24. For more information about where and how to vote, visit thecity's election page.

Ward at a glance

A map shows the boundaries of Ward 8 College.
A map of Ward 8 College and its boundaries. (City of Ottawa)

Projected population 2022:53,520

Projected population 2026: 53,966

Candidates running

CBC Ottawa sent a detailed questionnaire to candidates in this and other wards, and those who responded have their answers below. Candidates were also asked to submit photos of themselves. Where candidates have websites, those links can be accessed by clicking on the candidate's name.

Wendy Davidson

No questionnaire answers provided.

Vilteau Delvas

(Submitted by Vilteau Delvas)

No questionnaire answers provided.

Laine Johnson

A political candidate smiles for a photo outside an office in spring.
Laine Johnson has won the seat for College ward, CBC projects. (Kate Porter/CBC)

Granda Kopytko

(David McCormack)

Pat McGarry

(Submitted by Pat McGarry)