Osgoode ward selects Isabelle Skalski as its new city councillor.
In the rural heart of Osgoode, it's a fresh face taking the helm as city councillor. The vibrant Isabelle Skalski has claimed victory in the special by-election, securing 34.01% of the votes.
As of 8:30 p.m., the City of Ottawa's official website showcases Skalski as the winner, leaving Doug Thompson, a former three-term city councillor for the ward until 2014, settling for second place with 22.60% of the vote. Colette Lacroix-Velthuis, a close contender, managed 22.55% of the votes.
Approximately 24.17% of the ward's voters participated in the election, casting a total of 6,223 ballots.
Residing in the community of Greely, Skalski boasts almost two decades of public service experience. Her website showcases her commitment to fighting for well-maintained roads, core services, low taxes, less red tape, and safer streets at City Hall.
Beyond her role as an advocate, Skalski serves as the president of the Greely Community Association since 2022.
The City of Ottawa organized the by-election to replace George Darouze, who stepped down in March following his election as MPP for Carleton in the provincial election. The by-election marked the fourth since the amalgamation of the City of Ottawa in 2001.
Here's a quick rundown of the unofficial results for Osgoode Ward:
- Guy Clarence Boone - 0.27%
- Bobby Gulati - 1.29%
- Dalton Holloway - 0.92%
- Colette Lacroix-Velthuis - 22.55%
- Dan O'Brien - 13.22%
- Isabelle Skalski - 34.01%
- Doug Thompson - 22.60%
- Gregory Vail - 2.80%
- Jennifer van Koughnett - 2.12%
- Arnold Vaughan - 0.14%
- Peter Scott Westaway - 0.08%
Sources:
[1] City of Ottawa website: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall[2] Isabelle Skalski's campaign website: https://www.isabelleforskalski.ca/[3] Greely Community Association website: https://www.greelyca.ca/
Skalski's victory in the Osgoode Ward by-election, which was organized to replace George Darouze, has set her on a path to influence City Hall's politics. Her commitment to issues like well-maintained roads, core services, low taxes, less red tape, and safer streets aligns her with the general-news topic of local governance. Despite strong competition from candidates like Colette Lacroix-Velthuis, Doug Thompson, and others, Skalski secured 34.01% of the votes, a significant portion that reflects local resident's trust in her abilities in politics.
