Andy Fillmore, Halifax MP, at his campaign launch for mayor on July 3, 2024 in Dartmouth.
Andy Fillmore has not yet resigned his Halifax MP seat as he campaigns for mayor this summer, and is eligible to gather donations. A political science professor says while it's not against any laws, the issue is fare for public debate.When Halifax MP Andy Fillmore got up in the House of Commons last month to announce he was leaving federal politics, his resignation sounded "imminent" to Tom Urbaniak.
"I thought that his resignation as member of Parliament was imminent. That speech sounded very final." "What MP Fillmore has done is not illegal and is not in violation of a written code of conduct. But the optics aren't great," Urbaniak said. He has also attended a number of community events outside his Halifax riding in recent weeks, including a South Indian festival in Dartmouth and one at an Eastern Shore museum, and has posted photos of himself knocking on doors in Sheet Harbour.
"I will continue to fulfill all my duties as MP until I am confirmed by the municipal returning officer as an official candidate for mayor," he wrote.provinces, like Manitoba, make it illegal for a sitting MP, senator or MLA to run for municipal office. They would have to resign before any registration.
Halifax councillors can't use any city hall spaces, or their HRM-issued phones or computers, for campaigning.
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