Ward 15 · City Councillor
Joanne Chianello
Joanne Chianello is a candidate for city councillor for Kitchissippi (Ward 15) in Ottawa's October 26, 2026 municipal election. A longtime Kitchissippi resident of about twenty-five years, she previously worked as a journalist for the Ottawa Citizen and CBC covering Ottawa city hall and municipal affairs before entering the race.
What the public record shows
Joanne Chianello is a candidate for city councillor for Kitchissippi (Ward 15) in Ottawa's October 26, 2026 municipal election.
“Joanne Chianello, candidate for councillor in Ward 15 - Kitchissippi, shares a message to voters ahead of the 2026 municipal election.” ctvnews.ca
“I'm running to be the next Ottawa city councillor for the fabulous ward of Kitchissippi in the Oct. 26, 2026 municipal election!” muckrack.com
Chianello announced her intention to run for Kitchissippi council on her own Substack, stating she is planning to run in the October 26, 2026 election.
“I am planning to run for council in Kitchissippi ward in the October 26, 2026 election.” jchianello.substack.com
“I am planning to run for council in Kitchissippi ward in the October 26, 2026 election.” kitchissippi.com
Before running for council, Chianello worked as a journalist for the Ottawa Citizen and later CBC, covering Ottawa city hall and municipal affairs.
“City Affairs Columnist, Ottawa Citizen” muckrack.com
“Chianello is a former Ottawa Citizen and CBC journalist with over 30 years in journalism.” kitchissippi.com
Chianello has described herself as a longtime Kitchissippi resident of about twenty-five years.
“the incredible community I've called home for a quarter-century” jchianello.substack.com
“Chianello has been a resident of the community "for a quarter-century"” kitchissippi.com
Where to hear it from them
Also on this ballot
- Xavier Commerford
- Brian Innes
- Subhir Uppal
How this page was put together
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