As a Councillor's Assistant for Ward 9, Alexandra is primarily responsible for office management and communications, publishes the Councillor's newsletter, and handles resident inquiries related to transit, public health & safety, parks & recreation, and environmental issues. Alexandra also supports the Councillor's work on the Emergency Preparedness & Protective Services Committee. Alexandra brings a wealth of City knowledge having previously served as a councillor’s assistant. She received a Bachelor of Arts in communication from the University of Ottawa, worked as a freelance writer for iPoliticsINTEL, and most recently as communications manager on Catherine McKenney’s mayoral campaign. Alexandra is a lifelong resident of Ottawa, having attended Canterbury High School and completing the visual arts program. In her spare time, Alexandra sings in a choir and figure skates.
Alexandra Seymour
Tim Abray
As the Executive Assistant for Ward 9, Tim is primarily responsible for agenda and issues management, communications, assists on policy and legislative matters, and works closely with the Councillor on Ward 9 planning and development files. Tim also supports the Councillor's work in Council meetings, and on the Environment & Climate Change Committee. Tim is an award-winning communications consultant who has worked in and around politics and public policy for more than 25-years, supporting senior decision-makers in both the public and private sectors. Tim will complete his PhD in Canadian Politics and Political Theory in early 2023. Tim has always been active in his communities. As is a former board member and chair of the planning committee for the Centretown Community Citizens Association and has served on various volunteer boards within his communities. He spends much of his spare time learning about fairness and balance from his teenage daughter.
Alex Harris
As a Councillor's Assistant for Ward 9, Alex is primarily responsible for community outreach and partner relations, assists on policy and legislative matters, and handles resident inquiries related to traffic and transportation, infrastructure, as well as snow and garbage removal. Alex also supports the Councillor's work on the Transportation Committee. Alex may be a familiar face to some residents of Ward 9, as he was the Councillor’s deputy campaign manager during the 2022 municipal election. He knocked on thousands of doors during the campaign and as a result knows the community and its associations down to street-level details. Alex graduated Carleton in 2019 with his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Graduated in 2020 with his Bachelor of Arts, Honors, in Law and Legal Studies. In his spare time, you can find Alex reading poli-sci literature or going on hikes, taking in the beautiful landscapes of the National Capital Region.