Facts About Councillor Thompson

  • Graduated from Carleton University, in Ottawa, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science.
  • Elementary School teacher for 35 years.
  • Coached minor hockey and baseball.
  • Resident of Osgoode Township since 1967.
  • Served as Councillor for the Township of Osgoode for 14 years during which time he was a member of every Municipal Committee and Community Board.
  • Mayor of Township of Osgoode for 3 years (December 1, 1997 – December 31, 2000).
  • November 2000 was elected to the new City of Ottawa Council as Councillor for Ward 20, which came into effect on January 1, 2001.
  • November 2003 acclaimed as Councillor for Osgoode Ward and re-elected in November 2006 with the highest percentage vote of any City Councillor.
  • Family includes: Jason –children Brett and Dana; Jarrett (Erin) – children Tristan and Will; Ryan (Cathy); Angela (Dan); as well as Mary Lynne’s daughters; Shelley; Jody (Andre) child Avery.
  • Councillor Doug Thompson continues to dedicate his efforts to the interest of Osgoode Ward Residents and the City as a whole. Doug and his wife, Mary Lynne, are always delighted to attend local events and celebrations. Call with your details for them to attend your event.



Political Committees

  • Member  – City of Ottawa Council
  • Committee Chair – Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
  • Member  – Transportation Committee
  • Member  – Transit Committee
  • Member – Audit,  Budget and Finance Committee
  • Director – Central Canada Exhibition Association Board
  • Director – South Nation Conservation Authority
  • Director – Township of Osgoode Care Centre
  • Director & Past Chair – ROMA  (Rural Ontario Municipal Association)
  • Member - Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation Board of Directors
  • Member - Community Development Corporation Board of Directors (Manotick Mill Quarter Community Development)



Ward Committees and Organizations

  • Chair – Osgoode Ward Advisory Council
  • Chair – Osgoode Ward Policing Advisory Committee
  • Honourary Vice-President & Member – Metcalfe Agriculture Society
  • Member - Greely Lions Club
  • Member - Metcalfe United Church
  • Member - Osgoode Township Historical Society
  • Associate Member – Greely & District Legion



Related Political Experiences

2009 - 2010

  • Representative on Provincial Study Committee  - Human-Wildlife Conflict Strategy (MNR)

2009 – Ongoing

  • Representative on Rideau River Landscape Corridor Study (Parks Canada)

2005 & 2007

  • Guest speaker Representing the City of Ottawa - International Mega Cities Conference, City of Nantong, China



Work Experience

2000 – Present

  • City of Ottawa Councillor

2003

  • Provincial Government Appointee (Eastern Ontario Smart Growth Panel)

1997 – 2001

  • Mayor - Former Township of Osgoode

1983 – 1997

  • Councillor - Former Township of Osgoode

1966 – 2000

  • Elementary School Principal and Teacher - Carleton & Ottawa-Carleton Boards of Education



Loclal Volunteer Experience

  • Chair - Osgoode Ward Policing Advisory Committee
  • Honourary Vice-President & Member - Metcalfe Agricultural Society
  • Member - Greely Lions
  • Member - Osgoode Township Historical Society
  • Association Member - Greely & District Legion