Ottawa s outgoing mayor says he sees no need for the Ontario government to introduce so-called "strong mayor" powers for the mayors of Ottawa and Toronto.
Bob Chiarelli is promising to freeze property taxes and fees in the first year of his mandate if elected mayor of Ottawa this fall, saying he believes efficiencies can be found in the city s multi-billion dollar budget to cover costs.
With less than three months left until Ottawa residents head to the polls to vote in the 2022 municipal election, there are 12 candidates running for mayor, nine elected officials not seeking re-election and five councillors currently running unopposed.