Ottawa's 2010 mayoral and council election will kick off Monday, with the first candidates rushing to the gates to submit nominations.
Coun. Alex Cullen has promised he will "fulfill a New Year's resolution" with an announcement at City Hall at 10 a.m. Incumbent Larry O'Brien said he would take the holidays to consider his future before making an announcement.
The nomination period runs from Jan. 4 to Sept. 10, with papers available online, at all city client service centres and at the elections office.
Offices available for nomination are:
- Mayor (one elected)
- City councillor (23 elected, one per ward)
- School board trustee (one elected per zone, with the number established this spring)
Elections will take place Oct. 25.
