Coun. Andrew Knack has introduced he plans to run for mayor of Edmonton on this yr’s municipal election
In a information launch issued Thursday, the veteran metropolis councillor, who represents constituents in Ward Nakota Isga, stated he has submitted his nomination papers to the town.
“We’ve completed quite a bit,” he stated. “However we proceed to face vital challenges. Many people are fearful about larger prices, and a few don’t really feel as secure as they used to; others don’t know when they may get entry to a few of the primary facilities that others in Edmonton have. We additionally face a time the place folks don’t at all times really feel heard in a world that feels extra divisive and chaotic than earlier than.
“I’ve knocked on numerous doorways, listened at group conferences and have a confirmed monitor report of getting issues executed. Edmonton is a hard-working metropolis, and it deserves a hard-working mayor so we are able to proceed to construct up as we develop exponentially.”
Knack revealed in March that he had been urged by some to contemplate a run for mayor regardless that he had introduced within the fall that he didn’t plan to hunt re-election within the 2025 election.
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Issues modified this spring when Mayor Amarjeet Sohi introduced he was operating to attempt to win a seat for the Liberals within the Home of Commons and that he wouldn’t search a second time period as mayor even when he misplaced within the federal election, which is what ended up occurring.
“I really like municipal politics,” Knack advised International Information on March 25. “It’s been my ardour. It’s been the whole lot I may have ever hoped for — and if of us consider there’s a chance or a task that I can play to assist serve finest all of Edmontonians, I’ll definitely take into account it.”
Considered one of Knack’s fellow metropolis councillors, Tim Cartmell, can be operating to turn into mayor. Former metropolis councillor Tony Caterina is one other well-known title attempting to get the job.
Knack’s marketing campaign web site says he’ll formally launch his marketing campaign with a group occasion deliberate for June 14.
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