Mark Sutcliffe

Reference works describe him as a centrist and independent. He is the incumbent and a registered candidate for re-election as Mayor of Ottawa in the municipal election of 26 October 2026.

Career

Sutcliffe worked as a radio journalist and broadcaster, hosting Ottawa Today on 1310News, and also as an entrepreneur and business consultant. He was elected mayor of Ottawa in 2022 with 161,679 votes (51.37 per cent), defeating Catherine McKenney, who received 119,241 (37.88 per cent). He took office on 15 November 2022. His term includes a 2023 budget passed unanimously with a 2.5 per cent property tax cap, a housing plan aiming at 3,000 new homes with federal partners, and the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment, with a stated total cost of $418.8 million.

Positions

Wikipedia describes Sutcliffe as centrist and independent, with a focus on affordability, housing, public safety and transit; he drew support from both Liberal and Conservative politicians in 2022. His 2026 slogan is "Building a stronger Ottawa, together." In early September 2026 he promised to hire 350 new first responders and create a downtown safety czar if re-elected.

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