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A I never thought that and that’s why I stayed in. I don’t think it’s a change election. I think it’s a different motivation that’s propelling this race. I think by and large people appreciate the fiscal restraint of the city that council has shown and I thought I was actually in a very good position to be the experienced councillor that continues on with the direction while still fixing the challenges that we had. I had what I thought was a very compelling platform, a great team and good experience.

QYour tone towards the mayor softened in recent weeks. Would you ever consider endorsing him?

A I’m not endorsing anyone. I’ve said to my team you guys have to go and find the person that you work for, support, help. Take my platform, make it real, keep those ideas alive.

QIs this it for you in politics?

A Yes.

QWhat about anything else. Would you consider being commissioner of the CFL?

A I think that would be a great job. That is definitely a job that I would want to do. It is open now.

QWhat about head of the Board of the Trade?

A That’s another important job. I think the board slipped into a role of policy-making for the city as opposed to maybe representing the business community. So I think there is a new opportunity for the board to establish itself in new ways. And that would be an exciting role.

QBut you’re more excited about CFL commissioner.

A Well, I am a football fan. To be honest, ‘my dream was to be commissioner of the CFL, not to run for mayor, originally. And I saw what was happening at the city so I thought if I want to make change I have to be part of the change.

QWhat do you want your legacy to be?

A That I fought for transit, that I had a longer-term view for the city. And also, in Ward 16, we either rebuilt or have put money aside for every single park in Ward 16. I can walk through and I can remember the community groups and I can remember the murals and who came to paint them.

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