Things are starting to look serious as Mayor Jim Watson prepares to step down after more than a dozen years at the helm of the city.
As it says on his Facebook page: “First, he came out of the closet. Now, he’s cleaning out his closet!”Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
Most of these events come with a small gift of appreciation: sports jerseys and gear, posters, street signs. There’ll be no room for it in his home, so they’ll be up for sale at a silent auction Tuesday, Oct. 4.Proceeds from the sales will go to the Ottawa Food Bank. “The Ottawa Food Bank is reporting the highest service figures in its 38-year history,” the mayor noted on his Facebook page.
“From February to March 2022, 24% increase … which represents over 35,000 visits. March 2022 saw a 39% increase … which represents over 51,000 people.”
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