1980 Ottawa municipal election
The city of Ottawa, Canada held municipal elections on November 10, 1980. Mayor Marion Dewar defeated former alderman Pat Nicol in a re-match of the 1978 race. This is the first election in 70 years without the Ottawa Board of Control, as it had been abolished. Council stayed the same size however, as four wards were added. Ottawa Board of Education Trustees. "Six to be elected in each zone" "4 to be elected" "1 to be elected"