Ward 14 · City Councillor
Ariel Troster
Incumbent
Ariel Troster is the incumbent city councillor for Somerset Ward (Ward 14), having served since her 2022 election win with about 61 percent of the vote. She is running for re-election in 2026 on a record that includes introducing Ottawa's renoviction licence bylaw and campaigning on affordable housing, homelessness, and public safety. She voted against the city's Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment funding in 2023/2024, citing cost concerns during a cost-of-living crisis. Her predecessor was Catherine McKenney.
What the public record shows
Ariel Troster has been the city councillor for Somerset Ward (Ward 14) since 2022 and is running for re-election in the 2026 Ottawa municipal election.
“She has served as the city councillor for Somerset Ward on the Ottawa City Council since 2022.” en.wikipedia.org
“Ariel Troster has been the City Councillor for Somerset Ward since 2022.” troster2026.ca
In the 2022 election, Troster won Somerset Ward with about 61 percent of the vote (8,669 votes), defeating Stuart MacKay.
“Ariel Troster received 8,669 votes (61.28%), significantly outpacing her closest competitor, Stuart MacKay, who garnered 4,706 votes.” en.wikipedia.org
“Ariel Troster...beat out competitors Stuart MacKay and Brandon Russell to represent Ward 14, with 61 per cent of votes cast.” capitalcurrent.ca
Troster introduced the successful motion for Ottawa's rental renoviction licence bylaw, which she has cited as one of her accomplishments in office.
“Somerset Coun. Ariel Troster, who introduced the successful motion, said the bylaw is an important first step toward protecting renters while ensuring responsible landlords can still complete legitimate renovations.” capitalcurrent.ca
“advocating for and winning a bylaw to tackle unjust renovictions” troster2026.ca
Troster voted against the city's approval of the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment, citing cost to taxpayers during a cost-of-living crisis.
“In 2023/2024, she opposed the proposal for the City of Ottawa to spend over $400 million to subsidize the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park.” en.wikipedia.org
“No matter how you spin it, this is a significant expense during a cost-of-living crisis when many in our community are barely getting by.” capitalcurrent.ca
Troster's stated re-election priorities include affordable housing, addressing unsheltered homelessness, and community safety in Somerset Ward.
“Over the last four years she has been one of the leading voices on Ottawa City Council fighting for more affordable housing, solutions to chronic homelessness, safe pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and visible public safety initiatives.” ncrnow.ca
“Her main promise was to work to provide more affordable housing.” capitalcurrent.ca
Troster's predecessor as Somerset Ward councillor was Catherine McKenney, who did not seek re-election in 2022 and ran for mayor instead.
“Her predecessor was Catherine McKenney, who ran for mayor.” en.wikipedia.org
“Troster took over from Catherine McKenney, who "ran for mayor but lost" and had endorsed her candidacy.” capitalcurrent.ca
Where to hear it from them
Also on this ballot
- Dillon Anderson
- Robert Dekker
- Nicholas Gollé
- Michael Tay
How this page was put together
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