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A challenge may be brewing to Burnaby mayor Derek Corrigan’s political dynasty in the city with a new opponent winning a significant endorsement and opponents circling incumbents on the issue of housing affordability.

Corrigan is seeking a sixth term as mayor at the helm of a Burnaby Citizens Association council, but last week retired city firefighter Mike Hurley announced his intention to enter the race with the support of the New Westminster & District Labour Council.

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“The decision by the (labour council) to endorse me adds a strong and considered voice to my candidacy to become mayor,” Hurley said in a news release following the decision, and “confirms much of the input and comments I have heard that say it is time for a new mayor in Burnaby.”

Hurley, a former president of the Burnaby Fire Fighters Association, did not respond to Postmedia News Tuesday to answer followup questions.

Corrigan is also up against Joe Keithley, former lead guitarist and vocalist for the punk band D.O.A., who is running for Burnaby Municipal Green Party, and trying to unseat the incumbent who has been in office since 2002.