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Q: What about the campaign? Were there any major missteps in your campaign?

A: Perhaps, but to look in the rear view mirror today serves no one well. I think you are far better off to be focused on moving ahead. Looking back and saying ‘I regret this or regret that,’ I don’t know what that accomplishes. Does that mean you get to go back and have the election over again? I don’t think so. So why would I dwell on that?

Q: What are you going to miss most about being mayor?

A: Dealing with people, the staff and that. It’s one of the few rare opportunities one is given in life. Not many people get to be the mayor. To think of all the things that occurred over that time, it’s wonderful, but we will have to move on.

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Q: What’s next for you? Are you ever going to run for mayor or city council again?

A: It’s been four days since the swearing in ceremony, so why don’t we wait a little bit on that. I would love to be involved with the province, the federal level, whatever. There are many different things that one could do still, so for me to say I am going to do this or going to do that four years from now or three years from now, that’s not a wise thing to do. I’ll take some time to reflect and then move forward.

Q: Do you think the city is in good hands with the younger, more progressive council we have now?

A: When you ask questions like that, I have no idea … it’s not for me to give them advice. They didn’t pick up the phone and ask for advice so I’m not about to start offering unsolicited advice … History will decide on the new council.