Jacquelin Holzman Jim Watson The 1997 Ottawa municipal election was held on November 10, 1997, in Ottawa, Canada.

Capital Ward councillor Jim Watson was easily elected mayor over two lesser known candidates.

Mayor Jacquelin Holzman did not run for re-election.

For those results see 1997 Ottawa-Carleton Regional Municipality elections.

His strongest ward was Capital, which he had previously represented on city council.