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.

• What are candidates in your ward saying? Click here to scroll down to questionnaire responses

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

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

No questionnaire answers provided.

Laine Johnson

Granda Kopytko

Pat McGarry