Former city councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong says he will not be running for mayor in the upcoming byelection to replace John Tory.
Minnan-Wong, who served on council for many years, had previously said that he was considering a run following Tory’s sudden resignation.In a statement released Thursday afternoon, he said that over the past 10 days he has received unsolicited support and encouragement from many people to run for mayor.“Running for mayor and what comes next would materially affect the time I could spend with my young family.
No date has yet been set for the byelection, but it is expected to happen sometime in June or July, depending on the length of the nomination period that is set after council declares the seat vacant. Others who have said they are exploring a bid include MPP Mitzie Hunter and former police chief Mark Saunders. Several current councillors are also said to be contemplating a run for the mayor’s office.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, who has assumed some of the powers and responsibilities of the mayor for the time being, has said firmly that she will not run for the job herself.
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