Capital ward re-elects Shawn Menard

Shawn Menard has secured a second term to representCapital ward.

This time around hewas challenged by Carleton University adjunct professorRebecca Bromwich and Daniel Rogers, who has worked in consulting and small business.

Speaking to CBC News, Menardcongratulated Mark Sutcliffe on his win, saying the new council needs to"move forward collaboratively."

"I'm not going to be a wallflower, I will speak my mind and make sure my residents are well-represented. That being said, residents want to see collaboration for Ottawaand I'm ready to do that."

An earlier priority for him will be consulting with residents on how to move forward with the next phase of the Lansdowneredevelopment. He said he'salso looking to focus on getting more climate-resilient buildings and active transportation in the ward.

Before being elected to council in 2018, Menard owned a business and worked for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Menard's priorities included breaking ground on a new community centre in Heron Park, a full revitalization of Brewer Park andredoing Bronson Avenue and Bank Street.

Bromwich's priorities included road redesign, shoring up the utility grid, better transit, and more affordable housing.

Rogers'priorities included Lansdowne development and associated transit requirements, affordable housing and a focused plan to deal with increasing mental health and addiction issues.

Ward at a glance

Projected population 2022: 42,091

Projected population 2026:43,115