Leadership for a safe, reliable, and affordable Ottawa.
Hi! I’m Mark Sutcliffe.
I love Ottawa. I’ve lived here my whole life. I have covered the city as a journalist. I’ve volunteered and led many charitable fundraising campaigns. I’ve been a small-business owner and coached many entrepreneurs and community leaders.
I hear from many people who are concerned about our future. So will work hard to keep taxes low, fix LRT and improve our roads, and make Ottawa safer.
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My Priorities
I hear from many people who are concerned
about their future and Ottawa’s future.
We are emerging from the most disruptive and devastating public health crisis in nearly 100 years. And we are facing new and significant challenges. With rising inflation, Ottawa has an affordability crisis. With unreliable roads and public transit, it's becoming more difficult to get around the city. And many people are concerned about safety. As Mayor I will work hard for you to build a safe, reliable, and affordable Ottawa for everyone.
A Safe Ottawa
I will protect our quality of life by adequately funding our police, fire, and paramedic services and being tough on the causes of crime.
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Transportation & Roads
I will restore confidence in our public transit system, improve our roads, and make it easier for you and your family to get around our city.
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Housing
I will work hard to address housing affordability.
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A Cleaner, Greener Ottawa
I believe a clean, and green Ottawa is the foundation of a prosperous, growing Ottawa.
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Affordability & Taxes
I will keep taxes as low possible and ensure life is more affordable for you.
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A Bilingual Ottawa
I believe it is critically important that Ottawa’s Mayor not only be able to speak French but understand its importance.
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A Strong Economy
I will take immediate action to ensure our economy continues to grow.
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Meet Mark!
“I’m running for Mayor to make the city I love and live in, safer, more reliable, and more affordable, for everyone.”
Mark was born in Ottawa and has lived his whole life here. He and his wife Ginny have three children, Erica, Jack, and Kate.
Mark is an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and community activist. He co-founded the Ottawa Business Journal, and several other small businesses. For over 30 years, Mark was a broadcast journalist on CFRA and CityNews, and was the executive editor and a columnist for the Ottawa Citizen. Currently, he’s a coach, mentor and advisor to some of Ottawa’s leading business and community leaders through his work with TEC Canada.
Mark is a passionate community volunteer and fundraiser. He’s been Chair of the United Way as well as co-chair of the United Way Campaign. He has also served as board Chair for the Ottawa Board of Trade, OrKidstra, the Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa Community Housing Foundation, and Run Ottawa. He’s also served on the boards of Algonquin College, Invest Ottawa, Kind Ottawa, and the Royal Ottawa Hospital Foundation. His contribution to the city was recognized in 2016 when he was inducted into the Order of Ottawa and named the United Way’s Ambassador of the Year.
Mark is an avid runner who trained and qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2015. He wrote about that journey and what it taught him in his book Long Road to Boston, one of four books he’s written.
Mark will bring new leadership to Ottawa that is focused on uniting the city and working together to make Ottawa safe, reliable, and affordable for everyone.
