Bob Chiarelli nominated as Liberal candidate in Ottawa West-Nepean

NEPEAN, ON, Jan. 31 /CNW/ - Bob Chiarelli - former Mayor, Regional Chair, and MPP - has been nominated as the Liberal candidate in the provincial riding of Ottawa West-Nepean.

"I have spent my entire life working to make our community better," said Chiarelli. "I believe I can continue the tradition of strong representation that Ottawa West-Nepean seniors and families expect."

As MPP for Ottawa West from 1987-1997, and later as Regional Chair of Ottawa-Carleton and Mayor of the amalgamated City of Ottawa , Bob Chiarelli has worked hard to improve the quality of life in Ottawa West-Nepean. He has been a champion of public transit, including clean light-rail expansion, and helped build over $150 million in new recreational and health care infrastructure in the community. As mayor of Ottawa , Bob ensured the city maintained its Triple-A fiscal rating.

Bob and his partner, Randi Hansen , live in Ottawa .

For further information about the candidate, please visit www.bobchiarelli.com.

For further information: Christine McMillan, [phone]