Ward 3 Barrhaven

Jan Harder has been a Councillor for nine years -- first at the former City of Nepean and since the amalgamation of the new City of Ottawa in 2000.

But she has always been a community leader, a wife, mom and most recently a "nana."

In fact, despite her reputation as one of the most effective and hardworking Councillors, Jan considers one of her finest accomplishments to be her family -- husband Larry, daughters Andrea, Brandi and Elena, two stepdaughters and now, her three grandchildren.

Known as a taxfighter delivering value for money to the taxpayers she serves, Councillor Harder is a member of the Planning and Environment and the Rural Affairs Committees. Jan also contributes to her community and to her city by serving on the boards of Ottawa Public Library, Hydro Ottawa Inc. and Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., SCO Health Services Board (Chair of the Community Advisory Committee), Barrhaven Business Improvement Area and Carleton Lodge.