Ward 9 · City Councillor
Sean Devine
Sean Devine is the incumbent councillor for Ward 9 (Knoxdale-Merivale), first elected in 2022 with 39.20% of the vote, and is seeking re-election in the October 26, 2026 municipal election against challengers Anna Ielo-Tal and Cole Fraser Jones. Before council, he worked roughly 25 years in arts and culture as a playwright, theatre director, and Canada Council for the Arts program officer, and ran unsuccessfully as the NDP candidate for Nepean in the 2021 federal election. His stated 2026 priorities include infrastructure, responsive services, and planning.
What the public record shows
Sean Devine is the incumbent city councillor for Ward 9 (Knoxdale-Merivale) and is seeking re-election in the 2026 Ottawa municipal election.
“Sean Devine is serving his first term as Councillor for Knoxdale-Merivale.” seandevine.ca
“They are Sean Devine, seeking re-election, and challengers Anna Ielo-Tal and Cole Fraser Jones.” capitalcurrent.ca
Before entering municipal politics, Devine was the NDP candidate for the federal riding of Nepean in the 2021 federal election, finishing with 16.4% of the vote.
“Sean Devine (playwright) 10,786 16.4” en.wikipedia.org
“Sean Devine, NDP candidate for Nepean, was one of those who took the opportunity to respond.” apt613.ca
Devine's stated 2026 campaign priorities include infrastructure, responsive services, and planning.
“His priorities include reliable infrastructure, responsive services and smart planning, according to a CTV candidate survey.” capitalcurrent.ca
“Sean Devine, candidate for councillor in Ward 9 - Knoxdale-Merivale, shares a message to voters ahead of the 2026 municipal election.” ctvnews.ca
Before politics, Devine worked for about 25-30 years in arts and culture as a playwright, theatre director, and program officer for the Canada Council for the Arts.
“Prior to being elected to Ottawa's City Council, Sean worked in the arts and culture sector for 25 years” seandevine.ca
“Prior to being elected to Ottawa's City Council, Sean worked in the arts and culture sector for 25 years” ottawa.film
On the City's certified list
- Running for
- Ward 9 · City Councillor
- Nomination filed
- July 16, 2026
- Contribution rebate
- Registered July 16, 2026
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