Mathieu Fleury not seeking re-election in Rideau-Vanier

Rideau-VanierCoun. Mathieu Fleury has decided not to run inthis fall's municipal election.

"It's time for me to find new ways to contribute to the future of our city at least for now," he wrote in French in a message sent Monday night to a mailing list ofsupporters.

Born in Ottawa, the former student of Francojeunesse elementary school, Franco-Cit Catholic high school andthe University of Ottawawas elected city councillor in 2010,2014 and 2018.

"I won't be far;I am not going anywhere. Ottawa is my hometown and I am determined to help shape our exceptional community up in new ways," he wrote.

Fleury chairsOttawa Community Housing's board of directors and is a member of the transportation and community and protective services committees. He is also a member of theOttawa Sport Council.

Big changesat council

Elsewhere around the council table, Mayor Jim Watson,Jean Cloutier of Alta Vista, Jan Harder of Barrhaven, Keith Egli of Knoxdale-Merivaleand Scott Moffatt of rural Ward 21 it's getting a new name soon arenot seekingre-election.

And with Diane Deans and Catherine McKenney running for mayor, the races in Gloucester-Southgate and Somersetwill also haveno incumbent.

This year will also see a new councillor for the newly created ward ofBarrhaven East.

Taken together, there will be at least ninenew faces atthe council table later this fall.

The municipal election takes place Oct. 24.