Ward 5 · City Councillor
Clarke Kelly
Incumbent
Clarke Kelly is the incumbent councillor for West Carleton-March Ward 5 on Ottawa City Council, first elected in 2022 with 27 percent of the vote. Before his election he worked on Parliament Hill for Liberal MPs Karen McCrimmon and Ryan Turnbull. In 2024, Ottawa's integrity commissioner found Kelly breached the code of conduct over a confrontation with a nearby daycare, and council approved a formal reprimand. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 race against Christine Harrison and Dylan Nose, with a campaign focused on rural issues such as road maintenance and emergency services.
What the public record shows
Clarke Kelly is the incumbent city councillor for West Carleton-March Ward 5 on Ottawa City Council.
“Clarke Kelly City of Ottawa Councillor Ward 5, West Carleton-March” clarkekelly.ca
“He is currently the city councillor for West Carleton-March Ward on Ottawa City Council.” en.wikipedia.org
Kelly is registered as a candidate for city councillor in West Carleton-March Ward 5 in the 2026 Ottawa municipal election, running against Christine Harrison and Dylan Nose.
“The three candidates running for councillor in Ward 5 West Carleton-March are Clarke Kelly, health professional Christine Harrison, and Dylan Nose.” cbc.ca
“Council candidate: Clarke Kelly” ctvnews.ca
Kelly won the 2022 Ottawa municipal election for West Carleton-March Ward 5 with 27 percent of the vote.
“narrowly won the seat, defeating Sasha Duguay...by just over 200 votes, with 27% of the vote” en.wikipedia.org
“Clarke Kelly is a former worker on Parliament Hill who won the 2022 election with 27 per cent of votes cast.” cbc.ca
Before being elected, Kelly worked on Parliament Hill for four years for Liberal MPs Karen McCrimmon and Ryan Turnbull.
“He worked on Parliament Hill for four years for Liberal MPs Karen McCrimmon and Ryan Turnbull.” en.wikipedia.org
“Clarke Kelly is a former worker on Parliament Hill who won the 2022 election with 27 per cent of votes cast.” cbc.ca
The City of Ottawa's integrity commissioner found that Kelly breached two sections of the city's code of conduct following a July 2024 confrontation with a daycare, and council approved a formal reprimand on November 27, 2024.
“Shepherd found Kelly breached two sections of the city's code of conduct, with his actions amounting 'to bullying and intimidation' and falling short of his obligation 'to perform his duties with integrity and accountability.'” ca.news.yahoo.com
“was found in violation of council's code of conduct” westcarletononline.com
In this year's race, Kelly's campaign is focused on rural issues including road maintenance and emergency services.
“Kelly focuses on rural issues including road maintenance and emergency services” capitalcurrent.ca
“Kelly's campaign focuses on rural issues including road maintenance and emergency services” cbc.ca
Where to hear it from them
Also on this ballot
- Christine Harrison
- Dylan Nose
How this page was put together
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