Toronto Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie promising a smooth transition when she takes over from Mayor John Tory, but won\u0027t run in mayor\u0027s race
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“Representing the residents of my ward, and ensuring a smooth, stable transition until a new mayor is elected, requires my full attention,” she added.While McKelvie has taken herself out of the upcoming mayor’s race, the potential list of candidates is long, including fellow councillors Brad Bradford, Josh Matlow and Stephen Holyday, previous candidates, former members of council and provincial and federal politicians.
“I will continue to be a contributing citizen hopefully in a number of different ways,” Tory said. “That is because I love the people of Toronto and I will never stop believing in Toronto and all of the residents who make it up.”LILLEY: John Tory makes it official, steps down to look after family as Toronto wonders what is next
Councillor Dianne Saxe said a byelection to replace Tory would involve a vote by council to declare his seat vacant, a nomination deadline within 30 to 60 days and a vote held 45 days later.“I think we probably should get on with it,” Saxe said. “I think uncertainty is very bad for the city.” Toronto “desperately” needs a new financial framework, but the city needs a new mayor in place for negotiations, she said.
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