Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie has spoken out about whether she will seek the top job at city hall herself in the impending byelection following John Tory's resignation.
Last Updated Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:32PM ESTlast night.At that point, Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie will assume some of the mayor’s responsibilities, but will not in fact hold the position of mayor.“Residents can rest assured that my entire focus at this time is ensuring a smooth transition and continued good governance,” McKelvie said. “It is in that spirit that I must clarify that I will not be seeking to run for mayor in the upcoming by-election.
However he added that she’ll essentially “be in the same position as every previous mayor” with various “levers at her disposal” to lead the city. The next time city council meets after the mayor officially steps down, councillors will declare his seat vacant and set a byelection for a new mayor to be elected. Nominations will open the next day and the clerk will set a nomination period of anywhere from 30 to 60 days. The byelection will be held 45 days after nominations close.
A number of other names have been floated as well, such as former councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, and current councillors Josh Matlow and Brad Bradford.
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