Ottawa Municipal Election 2010 - Page 6

Dado · #**101** Posted **May 5, 2010, 1:55 AM**

Time to usurp waterloo...

Running (13)
Running/may for Mayor (2)
May not run (2)
Not running (2)
Unknown (5)

Mayor Larry O-Brien
Councillor Georges Bédard
Councillor Michel Bellemare
Councillor Rainer Bloess
Councillor Glenn Brooks
Councillor Rick Chiarelli
Councillor Alex Cullen
Councillor Diane Deans
Councillor Steve Desroches
Councillor Clive Doucet
Councillor Eli El-Chantiry
Councillor Peggy Feltmate
Councillor Jan Harder
Councillor Diane Holmes
Councillor Peter Hume
Councillor Gord Hunter
Councillor Rob Jellett
Councillor Christine Leadman
Councillor Jacques Legendre
Councillor Maria McRae
Councillor Bob Monette
Councillor Shad Qadri
Councillor Doug Thompson
Councillor Marianne Wilkinson

Proof Sheet · #**102** Posted **May 5, 2010, 3:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by Cre47

Instead, Deans announced Monday she’ll be running again for councillor in Gloucester-Southgate.

I can't believe not a single reference to 'unfinished business' in this article. What is the world coming to.

Personally, I was kind of hoping she would run for Mayor and would crash out. At times she has come up with some pretty unreasonable demands on planning applications that make no sense but end up helping her save face. If I lived in her ward, I'd be hard pressed to vote for her.

RTWAP · #**103** Posted **May 5, 2010, 3:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Proof Sheet

I can't believe not a single reference to 'unfinished business' in this article. What is the world coming to.

Personally, I was kind of hoping she would run for Mayor and would crash out. At times she has come up with some pretty unreasonable demands on planning applications that make no sense but end up helping her save face. If I lived in her ward, I'd be hard pressed to vote for her.

As a counter point (not that I'm a fan) she has been more willing than some to ask hard questions. It seems like some councillors are happy to go with the flow and avoid embarrassing staff or applicants with difficult questions. In some ways she's got the mentality of an auditor.

waterloowarrior · #**104** Posted **May 28, 2010, 4:25 PM**

Bob Brocklebank, executive member of the FCA and former President of the Glebe CA is running in Capital Ward,
http://www.brocklebank.ca/

Jamaican-Phoenix · #**105** Posted **May 28, 2010, 4:43 PM**

When I met Peter Hume at the unveiling of Lansdowne yesterday, I told him how my family and I lamented that he decided not to run.

Proof Sheet · #**106** Posted **May 28, 2010, 4:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by waterloowarrior

Bob Brocklebank, executive member of the FCA and former President of the Glebe CA is running in Capital Ward,
http://www.brocklebank.ca/

If Doucet decides not to run in Capital Ward, it wouldn't surprise me if another Community Association head were to run.

waterloowarrior · #**107** Posted **Jun 10, 2010, 3:36 PM**

Councillor El-Chantiry is in
http://www.emckanata.ca/20100610/news/Eli+El-Chantiry+officially+running+for+city+council+again

c_speed3108 · #**108** Posted **Jun 14, 2010, 8:23 PM**

Looks like O'Brien might be setting up Lansdowne to be a kick-off (or a crowning moment)

Quote:

Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien to declare re-election plans June 29

By Chris Cobb , The Otttawa Citizen June 14, 2010 4:02 PM

Read more: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Ottawa...ns+June/3153143/story.html#ixzz0qrRaoY6s

OTTAWA — Mayor Larry O’Brien says he will announce June 29 whether he will seek re-election and defend his job against his main rival, former provincial cabinet minister Jim Watson.

O’Brien told the Citizen Monday he wants to hold off announcing his decision until after city council votes June 28 on the proposal to redevelop Lansdowne Park.

“I want to see it past the finishing line,” he said, adding he didn’t want news about his own political future to distract from the Lansdowne Park process.

If O’Brien enters the race at the end of the month, he will transform what has been a moribund race so far between Watson and Bay Councillor Alex Cullen. O’Brien would be seen as the leading candidate of the political right.

Election day is Oct. 25, but the campaign for mayor and city council really began when Cullen, who has been a councillor for 15 years, declared his intention to run on Jan. 4. Watson formally entered the race Feb. 1.

There are seven other declared mayoral candidates — Cesar Bello, Mike Maguire, Stanley Pioro, Sean Ryan, Jane Scharf, Samuel Wright and Charlie Taylor.

Many observers of municipal politics have said they expect O’Brien to run given his ready-made conservative constituency.

If the Lansdowne redevelopment plan is passed by council, he will also be able to claim a significant political victory, in addition to having secured funding for his ambitious light-rail project.

O’Brien also has the advantage of personal wealth, making a late run at re-election possible, since he wouldn’t have to raise the several hundred thousand dollars a run for mayor typically costs.

Some councillors have indicated they want a real race for the mayor’s chair in the fall.

West Carleton-March Councillor Eli El-Chantiry is one.

“We need another candidate in the mix,” El-Chantiry has said. “Right now, two-thirds of people, if the election were held today, would vote for Mr. Watson. So all that we’re doing is just turning it over to Mr. Watson. Is that what the community wants? I don’t think so.”

© Copyright (c) The Ottawa Citizen

Read more: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Ottawa...ns+June/3153143/story.html#ixzz0qrRKefTj

Proof Sheet · #**109** Posted **Jun 24, 2010, 9:30 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dado

Time to usurp waterloo...

Running (13)
Running/may for Mayor (2)
May not run (2)
Not running (2)
Unknown (5)

Mayor Larry O-Brien
Councillor Georges Bédard
Councillor Michel Bellemare
Councillor Rainer Bloess
Councillor Glenn Brooks
Councillor Rick Chiarelli
Councillor Alex Cullen
Councillor Diane Deans
Councillor Steve Desroches
Councillor Clive Doucet
Councillor Eli El-Chantiry
Councillor Peggy Feltmate
Councillor Jan Harder
Councillor Diane Holmes
Councillor Peter Hume
Councillor Gord Hunter
Councillor Rob Jellett
Councillor Christine Leadman
Councillor Jacques Legendre
Councillor Maria McRae
Councillor Bob Monette
Councillor Shad Qadri
Councillor Doug Thompson
Councillor Marianne Wilkinson

Jacques Legendre won't be running again. A committed councillor, hard working, loyal to his constituants but can be very stubborn and often very suspicious of the development industry.

Dado · #**110** Posted **Jun 25, 2010, 3:29 AM**

Running (13)
Running/may for Mayor (2)
May not run (2)
Not running (3)
Unknown (4)

Mayor Larry O-Brien
Councillor Georges Bédard
Councillor Michel Bellemare
Councillor Rainer Bloess
Councillor Glenn Brooks
Councillor Rick Chiarelli
Councillor Alex Cullen
Councillor Diane Deans
Councillor Steve Desroches
Councillor Clive Doucet
Councillor Eli El-Chantiry
Councillor Peggy Feltmate
Councillor Jan Harder
Councillor Diane Holmes
Councillor Peter Hume
Councillor Gord Hunter
Councillor Rob Jellett
Councillor Christine Leadman
Councillor Jacques Legendre
Councillor Maria McRae
Councillor Bob Monette
Councillor Shad Qadri
Councillor Doug Thompson
Councillor Marianne Wilkinson

In addition to the Legendre change, Eli El-Chantiry is also running.

waterloowarrior · #**111** Posted **Jun 30, 2010, 3:36 AM**

Mayor Larry O’Brien will be seeking re-election this fall, with the official announcement tomorrow in front of 700 Sussex
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/official+Brien+again/3217932/story.html

YOWflier · #**112** Posted **Jun 30, 2010, 11:40 AM**

He obviously expects the socialist/leftist vote to be split between Cullen and Watson, leaving the conservative vote in this traditionally conservative town mostly/all to himself. His strategy is sound, but it will be interesting to see if it pans out. The Watson war room is surely abuzz right now with discussions on how to reel him in toward the center.

O'Brien once suggested that he has a list of councillors he'd like to see gone/defeated. It will be interesting to see whether or not he names and shames them during the campaign.

Either way, this election has all the makings of being a very interesting one. It's no longer a runaway election for Watson, and more importantly:

- We will finally be rid of Cullen as he doesn't have a prayer
- We will hopefully be rid of Doucet as he is indicating he may not run

Let us get rid of those officials who are holding our city back, once and for all. The two names above are a good start.

lrt's friend · #**113** Posted **Jun 30, 2010, 1:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by ac888yow

He obviously expects the socialist/leftist vote to be split between Cullen and Watson, leaving the conservative vote in this traditionally conservative town mostly/all to himself. His strategy is sound, but it will be interesting to see if it pans out. The Watson war room is surely abuzz right now with discussions on how to reel him in toward the center.

O'Brien once suggested that he has a list of councillors he'd like to see gone/defeated. It will be interesting to see whether or not he names and shames them during the campaign.

Either way, this election has all the makings of being a very interesting one. It's no longer a runaway election for Watson, and more importantly:

- We will finally be rid of Cullen as he doesn't have a prayer
- We will hopefully be rid of Doucet as he is indicating he may not run

Let us get rid of those officials who are holding our city back, once and for all. The two names above are a good start.

O'Brien was interviewed on CFRA and he will not name councillors to be defeated. Perhaps he is finally learning that he cannot put a wedge in City Council to that degree. He may need their support on certain issues in the future. CFRA nation is clearly his support base.

It was mentioned that Clive Doucet will assess his future when he vacations at his cottage over the next week. Contrary to previous comments, he has not made up his mind yet.

I do hope people remember all O'Brien's failures during his term of office. Don't let him off the hook too easily about 'zero means zero' and that horrible transit strike.

adam-machiavelli · #**114** Posted **Jun 30, 2010, 1:25 PM**

Regardless of who is elected as mayor (and the rest of city council), I hope it becomes at truly progressive council that encourages responsible development that takes into account the needs and desires of existing and future residents above the 'almighty' dollar.

Dado · #**115** Posted **Jun 30, 2010, 2:41 PM**

I started watching O'Brien's press conference on A Channel this morning. I say "started" because after 5 minutes of it I couldn't take it any more.

His speech was unpractised. He flubbed the opening statement of his announcement to run for mayor. At one point he expressed his interest in becoming leader of "this count. city" except of course "count.", as in "country", sounded like "cunt".

He started pleading to have the contest about "leadership". Apparently leadership is about progress. That's what our sage Mayor says. There was a recital of some lame joke about a camel being a horse designed by a committee, which is bad enough, but he then went on to say that he "agreed with that". Great insight, there...

It was cringeworthy stuff and it just kept coming. That and its very vapidness. I had to turn it off; I couldn't bear to listen anymore.

It'll be interesting to see what footage the media uses because they basically don't have any of him not screwing up the announcement of the very thing he's running for. If either Cullen or Watson or an anti-O'Brien group wanted to make a negative attack ad or two, they could just piece together a few clips from that speech.

Cre47 · #**116** Posted **Jul 1, 2010, 7:14 PM**

I wouldn't be surprised if the ZMZ blog returns so slam his disastrous term. Perhaps City Holler as well will return to throw him flowers since that blog has being AWOL for a while too.

waterloowarrior · #**117** Posted **Jul 6, 2010, 2:41 PM**

http://twitter.com/davidreevely/status/17871588069
davidreevely: Clive Doucet not running for re-election, but IS running for mayor. Says city is run by developers and he wants to change it.
3 minutes ago via TweetDeck

waterloowarrior · #**118** Posted **Jul 6, 2010, 3:10 PM**

Also, Rob Jellett is in
http://www.emcorleans.ca/20100624/news/Rob+Jellett+files+for+re-election

Running for re-election on Council (14)
Running for Mayor (3)
Not running (3)
Unknown (4)

Mayor Larry O-Brien
Councillor Georges Bédard
Councillor Michel Bellemare
Councillor Rainer Bloess
Councillor Glenn Brooks
Councillor Rick Chiarelli
Councillor Alex Cullen
Councillor Diane Deans
Councillor Steve Desroches
Councillor Clive Doucet
Councillor Eli El-Chantiry
Councillor Peggy Feltmate
Councillor Jan Harder
Councillor Diane Holmes
Councillor Peter Hume
Councillor Gord Hunter
Councillor Rob Jellett
Councillor Christine Leadman
Councillor Jacques Legendre
Councillor Maria McRae
Councillor Bob Monette
Councillor Shad Qadri
Councillor Doug Thompson
Councillor Marianne Wilkinson

matty14 · #**119** Posted **Jul 6, 2010, 4:54 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterloowarrior

http://twitter.com/davidreevely/status/17871588069
davidreevely: Clive Doucet not running for re-election, but IS running for mayor. Says city is run by developers and he wants to change it.
3 minutes ago via TweetDeck

Please tell me this is a joke. I will literally pack my bags and leave this town I've called home for the past 23 years if he is elected mayor.

Proof Sheet · #**120** Posted **Jul 6, 2010, 5:53 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterloowarrior

Clive Doucet not running for re-election, but IS running for mayor. Says city is run by developers and he wants to change it.

I have serious doubts that the City is run by developers...that is a real stretch. He is ticked off that the so called 'developers' got what they wanted at Landsdowne. He comes across as a sore loser. The net result of him putting his poetry book in the ring is that it could split that hard to define left wing vote and let the CFRA demographic slither up through the middle and win again.

I admire Doucet for his convictions but if he thinks he can change the corporate culture and the way of doing business at 110 Laurier he is a more astute man than I give him credit.

In all honesty his fanbase is the Glebe and Old Ottawa East and not much else. Most people in the rest of the City groan at the mention of his name.