Catherine McKenney is eying a return to politics.
The former Ottawa councillor and mayoral candidate announced they are seeking the NDP nomination to run in Ottawa Centre in the next provincial election.
“I am running to be your next Member of Provincial Parliament because I believe we can continue this important work,” McKenney said on social media. “We will fight to get the schools our families need, health care we deserve, housing that is affordable, transit that serves us well, and a strong and sustainable province that is focused on you!
“I’m excited to stand alongside Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP as we work to deliver the change Ontario deserves.”
Ottawa Centre MPP Joel Harden has announced he is seeking the federal NDP nomination to run in Ottawa Centre in the next election.
McKenney was first elected councillor for the downtown riding of Somerset in 2014, serving two terms as councillor. McKenney finished second in the race …