Ottawa public school trustee resigns for personal reasons
An Ottawa public school board trustee has resigned from the board, citing personal reasons.
In a statement on social media, Alysha Aziz says she will step down from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board this summer.
"After careful consideration, I have decided, for personal reasons, that it is best for my constituent I represent, and myself to resign my position as trustee," Aziz said on X.
"It has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve as Trustee for my community."
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Aziz was first elected the Trustee for Zone 2 in 2022, receiving 32.58 per cent of the vote.
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's policy says if a trustee resigns from the board, a qualified candidate shall be appointed to fill the vacancy within 90 days.
Under the Ontario Education Act, a school board has two options for filing the vacant trustee seat before the 2026 election. Trustees can appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy or call a byelection. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's policy says the board would not hold a byelection to fill a vacancy.
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