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Endorsements
Jan Harder
Jan Harder has been a councillor for nine years -- first at the former City of Nepean, then at the new City of Ottawa after amalgamation in 2000 and now, after re-election with nearly 87% of the vote in 2003.
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Jai Aggarwal
Jai Aggarwal was appointed to the City of Ottawa's Business Advisory Committee in January 2006. Born and raised in Ottawa, Jai is a fully certified, bilingual professional with experience in the public and private sector in various management, strategic relations, policy development, and technical roles. Jai currently works in the National Capital Region's SME high-technology community.
Harry Allan
Former Mayor of Gloucester and community leader.
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Roly Armitage
Roly Armitage serves as a public relations officer for Pinecrest Remembrance and oversaw the successful transition of the Carp Airport to the private sector. He is the former Mayor of West Carleton and remains active in his community through the Canadian Legion and the cleanup of West Carleton roads.
“I like Chiarelli’s quote that ‘the debate on de-amalgamation is over’. His establishment of the rural summit demonstrated his sincere interest in the rural areas and it is well on the way to becoming a source of communication between Mayor Chiarelli’s office and the rural concerns.”
Moe Atallah
Moe Atallah is the owner of the world famous Newport Restaurant on Richmond Road and co-founder of the Elvis Sighting Society. During its 18-year history, the Elvis Sighting Society has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a variety of local charities including the Food Bank, the Homeless Fund, the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Trust, CHEO, the Children’s Village, the YM-YWCA and United Way/Centraide. In 2002, Moe Atallah was awarded Business Person of the Year by the Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce.
“During his time in office Mayor Chiarelli has continuously demonstrated his determination to help local businesses. Through his leadership, Ottawa now has the best tax record of any city in Ontario and a record low unemployment rate, and his business advisory committee has given a voice to small and medium business owners across the city. When it comes to the local economy, Bob is clearly the right man for the job and that’s why I am proud to support his re-election for Mayor.”
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Aldège Bellefeuille
A resident of Orléans and member of the East-end President's Council, Aldège's recent political experiences include campaign manager for Richard Mahoney in 2004, campaign manager for Jim Watson in 2003, and as director of policy and communications for Bob Monette's 2006 by-election victory in Orléans Ward. Aldège has also served as an international election supervisor in Kosovo, campaigned for the Democratic Party in 2000, and served as an advisor to a number of political candidates running in municipal, provincial, and federal elections.
Marnie Bennett
Marnie Bennett is a public affairs and marketing specialist and political campaign strategist.
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Graham Bird
Graham Bird served two terms as a city councillor during the 1980s where he chaired the Planning and Economic Development Committee. Today, Graham enjoys working with various groups of trusted specialists on commercial, residential and mixed-use development projects, making his mark on his hometown.
“I support Bob, a friend, a brother of a great engineering collegue, and a great mayor.”
Hon. Jean-Jacques Blais, P.C., Q.C.
Jean-Jacques is a lawyer, Queen's Counsel and Privy Councillor, a former Member of Parliament and served as a Minister of the Federal Crown for eight years. In 2003, he spent eight months in Kabul, Afghanistan as head of mission for Elections Canada. He also spent time in Iraq, as head of mission for the International Foundation for Election Systems. More recently, Jean-Jacques led a mission to Haiti to strengthen Haitian governance. Jean-Jacques is chairman emeritus of the Pearson Peacekeeping Training Centre and a founding director of the Canada-Israel Industrial Research Foundation. He is chairman of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute board of directors, vice-chairman of the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarian and is a director of the Canadian Parliamentary Centre.
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Steve Blais
A life-long resident of the east end, Steve's community experience includes president of the Queenswood Heights Community Association, member of the east end President's Council, member of the Petrie Island Advisory Committee and past member of Ottawa Youth's cabinet (Orléans Ward).
Marlene Catterall
Marlene Catterall served as the Member of Parliament for Ottawa West and Ottawa West-Nepean from 1988 to 2006.She was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the President of Treasury Board and Chief Government Whip, the first woman to ever hold that position.From 1976 to 1985 she was a member of Ottawa City Council and Ottawa-Carleton Regional Council.Marlene is a life-long resident of Ottawa and the proud mother of three and grandmother of six.
“In my opinion Bob has done a superb job of managing the transition to the new city of Ottawa. Merging police and fire and all functions of 11 municipalities into one was a daunting task accomplished without disruption to essential services. I value the importance Bob gives to the diversity of our city and his support for the arts.”
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Keith Charles
Keith Charles is the president and chairperson for the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund.
“I am delighted to provide a few words in support of Bob, present and future Mayor of Ottawa:
1. He is honest, sincere, good listener and genuinely likes people – ‘all the people’
2. Bob is well known in our multicultural communities as the best connected mayoralty candidate.
3. Bob's experience, fiscal management skills, and his long- term vision for the City of Ottawa, puts him in a superior position to continue as the Mayor of our beautiful city.”
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Guy Cousineau
Francophone community leader. Former Councilor and Mayor of Vanier.
Michel Drapeau
After serving 34 years in the Canadian military, Michel retired in 1993 as the director of the National Defence Headquarters Secretariat and secretary of the Armed Forces Council. He has since become known for his insights into military affairs as a media analyst and columnist. Michel now practices law with Barrick Poulsen LLP. He is the author of an authoritative legal text on federal access to information and privacy law, and one on military law. He also lectures in public law for the Faculty of Law at University of Ottawa.
“A resident of Ottawa-Orleans for nearly a quarter of a century, during the past decade I have watched it grow into a remarkable world-class city rich in character, services and, above all, potential for the future. Such magnificent progress is due in large part to sustained performance of Mayor Bob Chiarelli as well as his vision, effective stewardship and outstanding commitment. I am impressed by his quiet efficiency and his ability to deliver on promises. He gets the job done. He has earned our trust. I am proud and honored to endorse his re-election as Mayor.”
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Jim Durrell
Jim Durrell served as mayor of Ottawa from 1985 to 1991. He is the former president of the Ottawa Senators hockey team and currently owns Capital Dodge Chrysler Jeep. Jim is the chair of the board of directors at the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport Authority and serves on a number of other boards.
“Bob is a strong leader who has taken the city through a difficult amalgamation. He has displayed vision in the light rail transit system which our city very much needs to continue to grow in an environmentally friendly manner.”
Gus Este
Gus Este is a staunch member of the Barrhaven Lions Club which he joined as a charter member in 1980 and is a past district governor of the International Association of Lions Clubs. Gus is the branch service officer for the Barrhaven Branch 641 of the Royal Canadian Legion and is a veteran of the Korean War. He retired as an army officer in the Canadian Armed Forces where he served for 35 years, in Canada and abroad with several UN peacekeeping missions, with NATO in Germany, and at sea on HMCS Bonaventure.
Gus spent nine years on the Nepean Public School Board and has volunteered for the Boy Scouts, the Canadian Lung Association and may other community service organizations. He has been married to his wife Olive for over 53 years and they are the proud parents of four grown children and two grandchildren.
"Mayor Bob Chairelli has been very supportive, over the years, of many volunteer organizations and their work within the city of Ottawa. This has helped to make our community a better place in which to live.”
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Lee Farnworth
Lee Farnworth was a former Nepean city councillor and hydro commissioner. Lee has been on the City of Ottawa Health and Social Services Advisory Committee, is past president of Nepean Non-profit Housing, and was a board member of Nelson House. She is currently on the Board of Villa Marconi. As past president of her community association (Carleton Heights Nepean), she understands the need for strong community leadership which is why she supports Bob Chiarelli.
“I support Bob Chiarelli because Bob knows and understands our communities. He is open to new ideas and works hard to consult with people in the community. Bob understands the importance of involving people from all strata in city government. His plans for Ottawa include addressing social issues such as homelessness and affordable housing, elder care, and activities for youth and drug treatment. Bob Chiarelli is a man who balances vision with practical needs.”
Sherry Franklin
Sherry Franklin served as a trusted political advisor to her husband Ben Franklin through his decades of service in Nepean. Sherry and her family's commitments to our community are on record.
“Bob has a strong concept of how our city should develop. He has demonstrated the ability to listen, reflect upon issues, and make the needed decisions. He is always emphatic with personal individual concerns about the city and he demonstrates the ability to validate these concerns.”
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Brian Ford
Brian Ford served as chief of the Ottawa-Carleton Regional Police Service from 1995 to 2000. In 2004, Brian traveled to Romania representing Canadian Executive Service Organization and worked with community leaders to retool crime-prevention efforts. Brian ran for provincial parliament in the March 2006 by-election for Nepean-Carleton.
Claude Gingras
Claude is a senior partner with a major chartered accounting firm in Ottawa and community leader.
Ben Grandmaitre
Ben was the Mayor of Vanier for nine years from 1974 to 1983. He also sat as a Liberal member of the Ontario Legislature for Ottawa Vanier for 15 years from 1984 to 1999 and serviced as Minister of Municipal Affairs in provincial government.
“I support Mayor Bob Chiarelli because he is the person for the time and the job.”
Dale Harley
Dale Harley, the President of Harley House Consultants Inc. has over twenty-five years of experience in marketing and communications management.Prior to forming Harley House Consultants Inc. in September 1999, Mr. Harley was Vice-President, Government Communications for Canada's largest
Communications and Public Relations firm. Mr. Harley also founded and served as Managing Partner of D.R. Harley Consultants Limited in Ottawa which, for fourteen years, was highly regarded for its expertise and service in the areas of marketing and communications strategic planning, research and
evaluation. As the President of Factor Research, a full service public opinion research firm, he oversaw local, provincial and national qualitative and quantitative market research studies.
Mr. Harley holds a B.A. in economics-law from Carleton University and is a Certified Management Consultant. He served two terms as an elected Municipal Councillor with Osgoode Township.
“Over the past three years I have been very impressed with Bob Chiarelli's
efforts to respond to the unique needs of our rural areas.
His leadership in launching the amazingly successful Rural Summit in itself
warrants his re-election.
Add to that his:
- Support of the Rural Council;
- Expanding and strengthening the Agriculture & Rural Affairs Standing
Committee; and
- Establishing the Rural Affairs Office
These concrete actions speak volumes in terms of his recognition and support
of our rural communities.
Having had the opportunity to attend a number of the debates I am disturbed
with the two leading alternatives that we have for Mayor.
We have a rookie candidate who simply recalls with nostalgia what once was,
with no plan on how to return us there.
And another blast from the past who is trying to re-write his past. This is
certainly someone who we cannot afford to have as our Mayor in the future.
On November 13th I hope that all voters in general, and specifically rural
Ottawa voters join me in re-electing Bob Chiarelli. “
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Dr. Xing Zhong Huang
Xing Zhong is the president of the Chinese Community Association of Ottawa and the editor-in-chief of the Chinese Canadian Community News and advisor for several other Chinese-Canadian organizations, including the Federation of Ottawa Chinese Community Organizations. Xing also has extensive professional achievements in science and technology research. He is a fellow of Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute and an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is also a senior research officer at the National Research Council of Canada. Xing was a chairman of experts’ group for nine nations. Xing holds seven excellent achievements and awards in science and technology granted or join-granted by national S/T committees from nations including US, UK, Canada, China, Austria, and New Zealand. He has more than hundred publications.
“As the president of the Chinese Community Association of Ottawa, the editor-in-chief of the Chinese Canadian Community News and on behalf of our thousands of members from the association across the city of Ottawa, I extend thanks and appreciation for Mr. Bob Chiarelli’s achievements and his support of our local heritage and history, and especially, the support of the proposal of The Chinese-Canadian Culture Centre. I fully believe that Mr. Bob Chiarelli has done the better job for the City of Ottawa.”
Aman Hundal
Aman Hundal is the executive vice-president for the Liberal’s Federal Riding Association of Carleton Mississippi Mills. He has been a prominent member of both the Ottawa Sikh Society and the Sikhs in Canada Celebration Committee since 1998 with roles including chair of media and public relations. Aman has worked in the information systems industry in both the public and private sector and taught at Algonquin College from 1992 to 1997.
“Ottawa is a diverse city because of its residents and communities, but Ottawa is a harmoniously diverse city largely due to worthwhile initiatives spearheaded by Mayor Bob Chiarelli. He has used his time in office to bring the people of this city closer together through dialogue and mutual understanding. I am encouraging my community to vote for Mayor Chiarelli so that he can continue his commitment to build bridges and promote tolerance across the City of Ottawa.”
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Peter Hyde
Peter is a former auditing partner with Deloitte Touche, chartered accountants and management consultants and is a community leader.
"I have served Bob as a volunteer on all his municipal campaigns as his Chief Financial Officer and have the highest respect for his devotion to the job as a hard working, honest, capable leader who is by far the best person to head our Municipal Government. He has shown he can build consensus and work with diverse interests to reach compromise solutions developing programs for the benefit of all the citizens. "
George Kanellakos
A leader in the Greek community, George works for the Greek Canadian Tribute, the leading Greek Canadian Newspaper.
Grandmaster Tae E. Lee, BA, MA
Master Lee is auditor of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) and chairman of WTF Taekwondo Paralympic Committee. Lee is also an Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame inductee and the bureau chief for Korea Times Daily’s Ottawa bureau. Lee became the ninth Dan Founder, a black belt holder, of Taekwondo in Ottawa in 1977.
“Mr. Chiarelli is the best Mayor for the City of Ottawa given his excellent track record, his pragmatic leadership, his dedication, and his ability to promote our city as the capital of Canada economically and culturally, and as one of the best cities on the global stage.”
Timao Li, Ph.D.
Timao is the vice president of the Ottawa Association of Chinese Canadian University Alumni (OACCUA), the largest and most active professional group of Chinese immigrants. Timao is also acting manager of the cardio-renal division at the Bureau of Cardiology, Allergy and Neurological Sciences at Health Canada’s Therapeutic Products Directorate.
“I support Mr. Bob Chiarelli to continue as the Mayor of the City of Ottawa because I trust Bob with his leadership and his vision in making the city to the best place to work and live on our planet.”
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Geng Liquan
Geng is a world gold medallist in table tennis and represented Canada at the Atlanta and Sydney Olympic Games in 1996 and 2000, respectively. Before immigrated to Canada, Geng represented China and won World Champion in 1987 and 1989.
“Mr. Bob Chiarelli is the best Mayor for the City of Ottawa in promoting our city as the capital of Canada economically and culturally.”
Marillo Lo
Marillo is the chair of the Somerset Street Business Improvement Association and long time Chinese community activist.
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Awad Loubani
Awad Loubani is a decorated civil servant for Public Works and teaches a risk management course at Carleton University. Awad is the founder and past president of the National Council of Visible Minorities in the Federal Public Service. Awad also serves as vice chair of the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for the City of Ottawa and a member of the Advisory Committee for Peace Camp Canada. Awad received the 2005 Community Appreciation Award of the Government of Canada Work Place Charitable Campaign and in 2002 received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Award.
“I have dealt with his Worship for the last five years. He is a people’s mayor – very approachable, humble and works hard to make Ottawa a better city for all of us. His unwavering commitment to diversity in the City of Ottawa is highly appreciated.”
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Neil MacNeil
Neil MacNeil is a businessman who has been a resident of Ottawa for over thirty years. A graduate of St. Francis Xavier and Dalhousie Universities, he served six years in the Canadian Navy, his last posting as Aide de Camp to the Governor General. Neil's public sector experience includes working as an assistant/policy advisor to the Ministers of External Affairs, Transport, and Government House Leader. Neil also worked as executive director for Harbours and Ports, Transport Canada, and then as president of the Canada Ports Corporation. Neil's private sector experience includes working as director of Public Affairs, Kinburn Corporation and vice president of SC Stormont. For the past six years, Neil has worked as a consultant in the field of transportation and economic development.
“I support Bob Chiarelli because I trust his experience and judgement to manage the affairs of this city, especially for the next four years, balancing the ever increasing demands for services with the tax payers’ ability to pay.”
Tony Mariani
Tony was born in Italy and immigrated to Ottawa in 1953. He graduated from Algonquin College with a business administration diploma majoring in marketing and public relations. He is the owner and operator of a well respected and recognized construction business, MarGard Builders Limited.
Last year, Pamela co-chaired the month long online auction for the Ottawa Chamber Music Society which raised almost $38,000 and is currently an active board member. This past May, as board chair for the Hunt Club/Riverside Community Services Centre, Pamela accepted the United Way Community Builder Neighbourhood Award on behalf of the neighbourhood.
A sommelier, an avid rower, Pamela is also a member of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
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David McGuinty, MP Ottawa South
A Member of Parliament for Ottawa South since June 2004, David serves as the associate critic for the Canadian International Development Agency. As an environmental and natural resources lawyer David spent eight years as president and CEO of the Prime Minister’s National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy. He has also worked with the United Nations and the International Development Law Organization.
“Bob Chiarelli is the right man at the right time. As our city grapples with the challenges of growth and effective planning, Bob’s extensive experience is needed to guarantee the future prosperity and quality of life of Ottawa residents. His leadership and vision make him the clear choice to lead Ottawa into the next decade.”
Bob McKinley
Bob McKinley is a long time resident of Manotick. He retired from his law practice in 2002 and has been an active member of many community organizations. He is the current president of the West Manotick Community Association, the Rideau Rural Community Association, and past president of the Rural Council of Ottawa-Carleton. He is an advisor to the Ottawa Farmers Business Association and received the 2004 City of Ottawa Rural Volunteer Award.
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David Millen
David Millen has held many senior positions in child welfare. He is co-founder of Child & Youth Friendly Ottawa, an organization responsible for the advancement of youth engagement and community service and the coordination of municipal programs promoting youth engagement.
David is the founder and coordinator of the Ottawa Anti Bullying Coalition and has organized the National Child’s Day ceremonies in the Canadian Senate for the past seven years. In 2002 he was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for services to children and youth.
“Bob Chiarelli is about common sense, hard work, discipline, and self sacrifice. What he may lack in theatrics and showmanship he more than makes up for in vision, sound judgment, honesty, and integrity. He has effectively demonstrated the ability to inspire others, make sound balanced decisions and stay true to his word...no easy task in the municipal arena!
We sometimes minimize, or forget just how fortunate we are to live in such a great, great city and we can easily overlook or be complacent about the role Mr. Chiarelli has played in moving Ottawa into the 21st century. We are so much better off for his perseverance, commitment, and leadership.
The priorities that he has laid out for the future, combined with his years of experience, make me very confident that we are building a better city for our children, a better city for all citizens.”
Gilles Morin
Gilles Morin was elected into the Ontario Legislature in 1985 and served as Carleton East’s Member of Provincial Parliament from 1985 to 1999, served in the Provincial Cabinet as Minister of Senior Citizens. Gilles was also a member of the Regular Forces of the Canadian Army from 1951 to 1959. He served in Korea in 1953 with the Royal 22nd Regiment.
"Our Mayor, Bob Chiarelli, is a man of proven experience and totally determined to make Ottawa the best place to live.”
“Le maire d'Ottawa, Bob Chiarelli, a fait ses preuves et possède l'expérience requise pour créer une ville sans pareil.”
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Penny Patten
Penny Patten has been a junior kindergarten teacher at First Avenue Public School for over 20 years. Penny is the wife of MPP Richard Patten and they have two adult children.
“I’ve known Bob since 1987 when he was in the Ontario Legislature with my husband. He is a good and honest man and I trust him totally. He’s smart and always able to understand all sides of an issue and makes his decisions based on this ability and always in the best interests of the community.”
Gerry Poulin
Gerry Poulin, is an active community organizer and a member of many retirement organizations in Orléans. Gerry is a francophone columnist for le journal Express d'Ottawa and was named to the National Advisory Council on Aging in 1998.
Robin Ritchie, Q.C.
Robin Ritchie is senior counsel with the law firm of Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall. He has chaired the Ottawa-Carleton Economic Development Corporation, the Ottawa-Carleton Board of Trade, the Ottawa World Trade Centre, the Ottawa River Navigable Waterway Corporation, and the Queen's University Alumni Association. He is also an experienced fundraiser having chaired the YMCA Capital Campaign, the Arts Court Capital Campaign, and the Ottawa Rotary Club Children's Foundation. Robin has sat on the boards of more than a dozen organizations, both private and public.
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Anita Rizvi
Anita Rizvi is a counselor who has worked with a variety of issues and is known for her non-pharmacological approach to anxiety and depression. She has lived in Ottawa since the age of six and graduated in 1992 with a Master’s in Education.
“I endorse Bob because he accurately views Ottawa as a mosaic composed of individuals who, while independent from each other, are still connected. As John Gardner says, and as Bob lives it: ‘Our strength, creativity, and growth as a society depend on our capacity to develop the talents and potentialities of our people.’”
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Dave Smith
David Smith is a philanthropist of incredible proportion. Throughout his life he has raised $100 million for various charitable organizations. One of his proudest accomplishments was the creation of the David Smith Centre, a youth drug and alcohol treatment centre in Ottawa. Not only is he a champion of charitable causes but he is also a successful businessman owning one of Ottawa's finest restaurants, The Place Next Door. Dave sits on several boards including Ottawa Kidney Research, Breast Cancer Action, Children's Hospital, Easter Seal, and the Snow Suit Fund.
“Bob Chiarelli cares about the citizens of this great city and has proven so by taking action on important public health issues. By reducing ambulance response times, providing public defibrillators, and devising an Integrated Drug Strategy to combat addiction in our communities, Mayor Chiarelli has continued to demonstrate a concern for fellow Ottawa residents. I’m supporting him for re-election so that he can continue to introduce effective public health policies.”
Nazira Tareen
Nazira is a former president of the Ottawa Muslim Women’s Auxiliary. She is the first woman elected as trustee of the Ottawa Muslim Association Council Trust and the first woman to be its chair, a position she held in 2000 and 2001. Nazira is the recipient of the 2000 YMCA/YWCA Women of Distinction Award and has received the Community Service Award from the Canadian Islamic Congress.
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Alain Vachon
Alain is a business man, francophone community leader and executive director of the project, “Les monuments”.
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