Press release

Bruce Webster of Richmond running for

Councillor for Ward 21

(Rideau-Goulbourn)

Ottawa, Ontario, March 22, 2010, 2:00 p.m. Bruce Webster, a resident of the Village of Richmond, announced his candidacy today for the position of Councillor for Ward 21 (Rideau-Goulbourn) in the upcoming municipal election.

A long-standing community leader, activist and volunteer, Mr. Webster has served as President of the Richmond Village Association, President of the Rural Council of Ottawa Carleton, as a member of the Rural Issues Advisory Committee of the City of Ottawa, and as a member of the city's Federation of Citizens' Associations of Ottawa-Carleton.

As a member of these organizations, Mr. Webster has actively supported the West Manotick Community in trying to maintain Village character, worked to protect the rights of property owners within Goulbourn, consistently pressed for the City to operate the Richmond Pumping Station in a clean and environmentally safe manner, compliant with Ministry of the Environment statutes.

Mr. Webster has proven his support for both the community in which he lives and the greater Ottawa area. He has worked as a volunteer in everything from hockey to canvassing for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The Canadian Cancer Society has recognized him for his dedication to the needs of patients, as a volunteer driver for many years.

He brings a fresh, commonsense approach in matters affecting Ward 21 ratepayers. Bruce Webster's leadership skills and proven ability to work within organizations makes him the ideal candidate to represent Rideau-Goulbourn as a key part of the much-needed renewal of City Council.

Mr. Webster has been encouraged to seek election to City Council by supporters throughout Rideau-Goulbourn and the city at large and has a strong supporter base both inside the ward and from the community leaders in greater Ottawa. His election platform focuses on the rights of rural property owners, rehabilitation of rural roads and renewal of rural recreational facilities; but, above all, the prudent management of your taxes.

Contact information: Website: http://www.webster4council.ca/

Telephone: (613) 295-8823.