Provincial representative throws support behind incumbent councillor ahead of 2026 municipal election

MPP Lucille Collard and Rawlson King
OTTAWA, ON — Lucille Collard, Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, today announced her endorsement of Rawlson King in the 2026 Ottawa municipal election.
"Rawlson King has been an outstanding representative for the residents of his ward and a strong voice for the entire city of Ottawa. His dedication to his constituents, his thoughtful approach to policy, and his ability to bring people together make him exactly the kind of leader Ottawa needs on city council. I am proud to endorse him and urge residents to support his re-election."
— MPP Lucille Collard
MPP Collard cited King's track record on community investment, housing affordability, and neighbourhood development as key reasons for her support. She notes that his collaborative approach to municipal governance has helped advance shared priorities, strengthening outcomes for Ottawa residents.
"I am deeply honoured to have Lucille's support. She has been a tireless advocate for the residents of Ottawa-Vanier at Queen's Park, and her endorsement means a great deal to me. Together, we will continue working to ensure our communities have the services, infrastructure, and opportunity they deserve."
— Rawlson King
MPP Collard encouraged all eligible voters in King's ward to cast their ballot for Rawlson King on election day.