Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis Staying on to Finish Term

Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis Will Serve Out the Rest of His Term As Head of Council and Will Not, As Previously Annoudd, ReSign at the end of July.

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Davis Annouded Thursday he has turned down a provincial supplement to the license appeal court to continue to serve as mayor.

“Simply put, I have reconsidered based on what I Believe to the best interests of the city of Brantford, City Staff and the Residents we are honored to serve,” Davis Said in a status. “This decision was easy and involved discussions with many people include taxpayers, business-feedrs, city staff and, my family.”

DAVIS EARLIER THIS MONTH ANNOUNCED HIS INTENT TO RESIGN AT THE END OF JULY TO ACCEPT AN APPOINTMENT TO The Provincial Tribunal.

At that time, Davis Described the Appointment as a “Once in a Career” Opportunity.

But davis Said he now realizes that his personal care wow come at a great financial cost to city taxpayers. It’s a cost that could and should be avoided, he said.

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Davis Learned Last Week that recent changes concerning municipal elections Make a by-Election Much Longer and More Expensive, Costing Upwards of $ 600,000.

The by-Election WOULD NOT Take Place Unil The End of January 2025, a Date Much Later Than He Had Anticipated.

“I Frankly Cannot in good Conscience Give Priority to My Own Career Goals Whhen It Will Come at the Expense of Hard-Working Brantford Taxpayers,” Davis Said.

Davis Said the Past Two Weeks Following His Announcement Have Been Enlightening.

“Particularly the reaction of some coucil members to my announce, that there are several vital initiatives and projects that would be negatively affected and delayed by my premature department,” Davis Said.

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The Initiatives Included The Suggestive New Sports and Entertainment Center, Affordable Housing Strategy, Developing A Plan to Alviate the City’s Traffic Crisis as well as advocating the province for a new hospital.

“I’ve Spent A Great Deal of Time Thinking About the Priorities I Had Set For Myyself and the City As Mayor, Including Strengthening Our Partnership with the County of Brant so we can Focus More Effectively on the Shared Challenges Our Communities Face, Such as Creating A Truly Regional Road System and A New Hospital, and Working Closely with six nations Elected Council to Improve and Strengthen the Relationship With the Six Nations of the Grand River, ”Davis Said. “I now realize these initiatives COULD FALL OFF-TRACK IN THE MONTHS WAITING FOR A BY-ELECTION.”

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Although the Appointment Court Would Have Enabled Him to Focus On His Personal Goals, It Would Jeopardize The Goals Council Had Set for the Next Two Years, Davis Said.

“I am Committed to Ensring These Projects Succeed and AM Re-Committing Myself to these priorities; Therefore I have declined with regret the tribunal position offed by the province, ”Davis Said.

Davis, in an interview with the exhibition, said has been hearted by the support he has received from citizens at public appearances over the past two week.

“I HAD A LOT OF PEOPLE COMING UP to Me and Thanking me for my contributions and wishing me well,” Davis Said. “I Appreciate the Outpouring of Support I Have Received from Community Members, Organizations, and Businesses,”

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“My Heart and Soul Are Unquivocally with the City of Brantford, and I Look Forward to Seeing What We Will accomplishing Together Over the Next Two Years.

Davis also acknowledged comments he made during a recent appearance on chch morning live about harassment of elected officials.

“While it is unfortuunate that i, like many policians in canada, are being subjected to obscene and inappropriate harassment, it is the city staff when endured a greater barden of dealing with this outlet,” Davis Said. “As a Target of Much of the Harassment, the Hoped My Leaving Wow Reduce The Aggressive Toxicity Direct Toward City Staff.

“However, it has escalated, significantly, since announcing my intention to resign.”

Davis Said he has a professional and moral obligation to stand with the outstanding team of city staff.

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“These are my co-workers. My Friends. The people i see when i go to work every day, ”Davis Said. “I can’t in good conscience this position while they are still on the firing line.”

Davis Said the Behaviour Staff Are Being Subject to, We have Daily Basis, is unacceptable and Should Never Be Toled.

“While I Strongly Advocate for Freedom of Speech and Protection of our democratic Freedoms… .Stalking, Slandering, and Bullying People, Especilely City Employees who Just Want to Come to Work in Peace and to serve the People of this Community, is exactly the Wrong Way We Should be treating One Another, ”Davis Said. “I WOULD CHALLEGEN Each of you to consider How You WOULD HANDLE SUCH HARASMENT WEE IT DIRECTED AT YOU WHEN YOU GO TO WORK. It’s not right, and it must stop now. ”

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