Jim Watson is a Canadian politician and journalist who was born on July 30, 1961 in Montreal, Canada. He is best known for his time as the mayor of Ottawa, having served a term from 1997-2000 and then being re-elected in 2010 and 2014.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $20 Million (2024)
About
Politician and Journalist known for his time as the mayor of Ottawa. After originally serving a term from 1997-2000, he was again elected to the position in 2010, then re-elected in 2014.
Before Fame
He attended Carleton University, graduating in 1983. He proceeded to work for the Speaker of the House of Commons.
Trivia
After his first term as mayor, he joined the Canadian Tourism Commission as President and CEO. He later went on to work for CHRO-TV and the Ottawa Citizen.
Family Life
Although he's established his political career in Ottawa, he grew up in Montreal.
Associated With
He served in Dalton McGuinty's cabin prior to his second campaign for mayor in 2010.
