This morning I reluctantly withdrew my name from consideration for the mayor's post. For those that had encouraged and supported my bid, I give a very big heartfelt thanks. I feel especially validated by those who are not close to me personally, but have given public support and buoyed my spirits immensely.
However, I had good reason to withdraw
However, I had good reason to withdraw
First, I had made a large error in not announcing my intention to run earlier, and as a result did not have much momentum.
Second, I did not have a team in place; the support which I had earlier been offered was transferred to an other candidate when I did not confirm my candidacy.
Third, as a result of these first two, my prospects were not encouraging. More likely than winning, it would result in the election of a third candidate, not the person with whom I shared the biggest support base, Murray Skeels.
That said, some of my support may well go to other candidates.
So, I step aside. New challenges, undoubtedly more commentary from the sidelines as the new Council finds its feet.
Best of luck to all those in the race.
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