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Jim Watson Announced He Will Run For Mayor
On January 12th, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Jim Watson announced that he will be a candidate for Mayor of Ottawa in this year's municipal election, which takes place on October 25, 2010.
Watson, 48, stepped down from the provincial cabinet in order to declare his intentions, and will also step down as M.P.P. for Ottawa West - Nepean prior to the Legislature reconvening in order to formally register as a candidate.
"For the past several months, I have been approached by a wide range of people - some of whom I know and others, complete strangers, who have urged me to run for Mayor," Watson said.
“There is much work to be done. We must commit ourselves to a greener, more sustainable way of living; support our cultural community; empower citizens to take greater responsibility; strengthen our neighbourhoods; create an environment that supports innovation and entrepreneurs; and simplify the work of City Hall. All of this, and more, but with the full understanding that we must live within our means”, added Watson.
Submitted by: Serge Arpin
