Preceded by Diane Holmes Constituency Somerset Ward | Name Catherine McKenney | |
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Catherine McKenney (born c. 1961) is an Ottawa City Councillor representing Somerset Ward which consists of Centretown, Centretown West and the downtown core. She was first elected in the city's 2014 municipal election. Prior to holding elected office, McKenney worked as a staffer in the offices of city councillors Diane Holmes and Alex Munter, and federal Members of Parliament Ed Broadbent and Paul Dewar.
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An out lesbian, she is the first openly LGBT woman to serve on Ottawa's city council.
McKenney supported Jim Watson in the 2014 mayoral election.
Political career
Elected in 2014, McKenny is widely recognized in Ottawa circles for her activism in promoting cycling and advocating for better biking infrastructure, as well as LGBT rights.
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