Announcement from two-term councillor Jeremy Loveday that he would not seek re-election this fall leaves six of nine council seats up for grabs in Victoria.
On the eve of nominations opening for those running for municipal councils around the province, two Greater Victoria councillors announced they won’t run be running in October.
Loveday said he always planned to serve for just two terms, but considered running again to ensure continuity amid the large amount of turnover on council. He said he agonized over the decision but opted not to run in the end. “I do hold my head up high looking back and knowing that I did my best to lead with integrity and compassion and thoughtfulness, and to try to make people feel respected and heard, even if they don’t agree with the decisions that I’m making,” he said.
“I’d be lying to say that it’s not hard to be on the blunt end of that as an elected official these days, but it’s worse for women. It’s worse for people of colour. It’s worse for people from the LGBTQ community. I know that I haven’t gotten it as bad as some.” As for the massive turnover coming to Victoria council, Loveday said it offers both risk and opportunity. “I hope that whoever is elected is thoughtful and compassionate and listens to staff, as they are the experts on the many issues that they will be presented with.In Saanich, Taylor said his decision not to run again was influenced by a number of factors, including his plans to pursue his pilot’s licence and seek a career in aviation.
Asked if a return to three-year terms for municipal councils would have made a difference in his decision, Taylor said the number-one reason he hears from young people not considering a run for office is they can’t commit to a four-year term.
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