Ward 8 · City Councillor
Laine Johnson
Incumbent
Laine Johnson is the incumbent Ottawa city councillor for College Ward, first elected in 2022 as the ward's first woman representative, and is seeking re-election in the October 26, 2026 municipal election. She holds a psychology degree and a master's in philanthropy and non-profit leadership from Carleton University, and previously worked at Synapcity and Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation, and co-founded the Ottawa Community Land Trust. Her 2026 campaign centers on stormwater management and flood recovery, street safety, and government transparency.
What the public record shows
Laine Johnson is the incumbent city councillor for College Ward and is running for re-election in the 2026 Ottawa municipal election.
“Laine Johnson, candidate for councillor in Ward 8 - College, shares a message to voters ahead of the 2026 municipal election.” ctvnews.ca
“Laine Johnson, incumbent councillor” en.wikipedia.org
Johnson was first elected as College Ward's councillor in 2022 and is the first woman to represent the ward.
“She is the city councillor for College Ward on Ottawa City Council. Johnson is the first woman to represent the ward in its history.” en.wikipedia.org
“First elected as Councillor for College Ward in 2022” lainejohnson.ca
Johnson holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in philanthropy and non-profit leadership, both from Carleton University.
“She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in philanthropy and non-profit leadership, both from Carleton University.” en.wikipedia.org
“Laine Johnson grew up in a co-op in Nepean, attended Canterbury High School and got both her undergraduate in Psychology and her Masters in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Leadership at Carleton University.” lainejohnson.ca
Before council, Johnson held executive leadership roles at Synapcity and the Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC), and co-founded the Ottawa Community Land Trust.
“Johnson was the Director of Tenant and Community Engagement the Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation, a non-profit housing provider.” en.wikipedia.org
“Laine has held Executive leadership positions with Synapcity...as well as Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC)...She is a co-founder of the Ottawa Community Land Trust.” lainejohnson.ca
Johnson's 2026 campaign states priorities of stormwater management/flood recovery, safer streets, and increased City Hall transparency and accountability.
“"Stormwater Management" - "Standing with our community through recovery and rebuilding." ... "Safer Streets for Everyone" - "Delivering action and real solutions for safer streets in College Ward." ... "Fixing How Our City Works" - "Making City Hall work better with more transparency and accountability."” lainejohnson.ca
“Johnson's campaign placed particular emphasis on affordable housing and road safety.” en.wikipedia.org
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