 He was quoted in the August 7, 2010 edition of the "Ottawa Citizen" as saying "I'm a young 25-year-old who loves outdoor activities and cottages" 

Cullen, 58, has sat on Ottawa City Council since 2001, representing Bay Ward in Ottawa's west end.He also sat on Ottawa City Council from 1991 to 1994 representing Richmond Ward.After working as a policy analyst with the federal government, he was elected to serve as a public school trustee in 1982.