HALIFAX – Former Liberal MP Mike Savage has declared his candidacy for the mayoral race in Halifax.
Savage says he decided to run for mayor because he wants to promote economic growth and reduce poverty in the city.
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Savage lost his Halifax riding of Dartmouth-Cole Harbour to Robert Chisholm of the NDP in last year’s federal election.
Savage had held the riding since 2004.
He is the son of the late John Savage, a former Nova Scotia premier.
The municipal election is set for Oct. 20 and Mayor Peter Kelly has yet to announce whether he is seeking re-election.
Savage is the fifth candidate to declare their candidacy for the mayor’s job.
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