Jim Watson spent Monday as his last official day as the Mayor of Ottawa, a position he has held for 12 years, saying goodbye to colleagues, writing emails and clearing out his office. ottnews
Nov. 14, 2022 was Jim Watson last official day as the mayor of Ottawa. He spent the last day in his office saying goodbye and preparing for life outside of politics. “I need to take a picture of the abandoned and empty office!” he jokes.
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson speaks at a news conference at the Canadian History Museum in Gatineau, Oct. 20, 2017 Watson had a reputation for predictable budgets and attending even the smallest events across the city. Crews moving an LRT train slowly along the track after a minor derailment earlier in the week. Aug. 11, 2021.
Hundreds of trucks remain parked on Wellington Street and surrounding streets in downtown Ottawa on day 10 of the"Freedom Convoy" demonstration in downtown Ottawa. He says the city continues to try to recover including a downtown that has yet to see a full return of federal servants to office buildings.
“I am looking forward to doing that at the end of the month. I am looking forward to doing some more charity work, some volunteer work.
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