Nine candidates compete for open Ward 6 Stittsville seat
With incumbent Glen Gower not seeking re-election, nine candidates are running for the Ward 6 Stittsville councillor seat ahead of Ottawa's October 26 vote.
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Nine candidates are competing for the Ward 6 Stittsville councillor seat after incumbent Coun. Glen Gower chose not to seek re-election, CTV News reported on October 20.
CTV News reporter Leah Larocque reported that road priorities, transit reliability and the pace of infrastructure investment are the central issues in the race. The ward's population has grown to about 56,000 residents, according to CTV, making it one of Ottawa's fastest-growing communities.
The candidates
CTV News identified nine candidates in the race: Chelsea Walton, Mani Sharma, Sheetal Narwal, Tanya Hein, Theresa Qadri, Kevin Hua, Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful, Paul Meek and Devin Michael Fitzgerald O'Brien.
CTV reported that Chelsea Walton has the endorsement of outgoing councillor Glen Gower. Walton told CTV that transit services are unreliable and that people who can drive have stopped using the bus. She said the ward needs to rebuild trust with OC Transpo to bring ridership back up.
Roads and infrastructure
CTV reported that one dispute in the race is whether improvements to Carp Road or Robert Grant Avenue should come first. A planned widening of Carp Road is set to begin in spring 2027, according to CTV.
Devin Michael Fitzgerald O'Brien told CTV: "Instead of letting developers like Minto and Caivan Homes build their subdivisions without building infrastructure, what we need is to actually build the infrastructure that everyone in our area needs."
Mani Sharma told CTV: "Those houses are just going (up), going (up). But for infrastructure, nothing has been done. You can see the roads, Main Street. You can see like it needs to be redone."
How candidates set themselves apart
Sheetal Narwal told CTV: "People are asking for change. Continuity has not worked for Stittsville in the past decades, and it will not. It's going to give the same results which we have been getting, which is technically just consultation and wait and no delivery and no results."
Kevin Hua told CTV that if elected he would be the first city councillor born in the 21st century, and that he sees this as an opportunity for the community to bring new voices to city council.
Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful told CTV: "I'm the only bilingual one. So that's good for me to represent the French here in city. So, the francophone people can feel like they have a space here in Stittsville."
Voting in Ward 6
Voting day is October 26, 2026. Voting places in Ottawa are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stittsville residents vote for their ward councillor as well as mayor and school board trustees. See all Ward 6 candidates at /on/ottawa-2026/races/councillor/ward-6-stittsville.
Questions this story answers
Who is running for Ward 6 Stittsville councillor in Ottawa's 2026 election?
CTV News reported on October 20, 2026 that nine candidates are running for the Ward 6 Stittsville seat: Chelsea Walton, Mani Sharma, Sheetal Narwal, Tanya Hein, Theresa Qadri, Kevin Hua, Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful, Paul Meek and Devin Michael Fitzgerald O'Brien. Incumbent Coun. Glen Gower is not seeking re-election, according to CTV.
Why is the Stittsville ward seat open in 2026?
CTV News reported that incumbent Coun. Glen Gower is not seeking re-election, leaving the Ward 6 Stittsville seat open for the first time in years. CTV reported that the next councillor will face decisions about road priorities, transit reliability and the pace of infrastructure investment in one of Ottawa's fastest-growing communities.
What are the main issues in the Ward 6 Stittsville race?
CTV News reported on October 20, 2026 that transportation and municipal services are central campaign issues. The article identified two specific road disputes: whether improvements to Carp Road or Robert Grant Avenue should come first. CTV also reported that a planned widening of Carp Road is set to begin in spring 2027. Transit service frequency and reliability were identified as additional concerns.
What did candidate Sheetal Narwal say about the race?
CTV News quoted Sheetal Narwal as saying: 'People are asking for change. Continuity has not worked for Stittsville in the past decades, and it will not. It's going to give the same results which we have been getting, which is technically just consultation and wait and no delivery and no results.' Narwal was one of nine candidates CTV spoke to for its October 20 report.
What did candidate Chelsea Walton say about transit?
CTV News reported that Chelsea Walton described transit services as unreliable, saying that people who have the option to drive have stopped using the bus, and that the ward needs to rebuild trust with OC Transpo to bring ridership back up. CTV also reported that Walton has the endorsement of the outgoing councillor, Glen Gower.
What did candidate Devin Michael Fitzgerald O'Brien say about development?
CTV News quoted Devin Michael Fitzgerald O'Brien as saying: 'Instead of letting developers like Minto and Caivan Homes build their subdivisions without building infrastructure, what we need is to actually build the infrastructure that everyone in our area needs.' O'Brien is one of nine candidates running for the Ward 6 Stittsville seat in Ottawa's October 26, 2026 election.
What is the population of Ottawa's Stittsville ward?
CTV News reported that Stittsville's population has increased to about 56,000 residents, describing it as one of Ottawa's fastest-growing communities. CTV framed the population growth as part of why the ward's infrastructure, roads and transit are under pressure. The next councillor will need to balance Stittsville's priorities against competing demands across the rest of the city.
When is voting day for Ward 6 Stittsville?
Voting day for Ward 6 Stittsville and all of Ottawa is October 26, 2026. Voting places are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stittsville residents vote for their ward councillor as well as mayor, and school board trustees for their relevant board. You can find the ward page and candidate profiles at /on/ottawa-2026/races/councillor/ward-6-stittsville.
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