Broadcaster Ann Rohmer has ended her campaign for Toronto city council, citing “unforeseen family issues.”
Rohmer made the announcement in a statement issued over the weekend.
She had registered to run in University — Rosedale just ahead of the deadline on Aug. 19.
“Registering to run in the municipal election to represent the residents of University-Rosedale was a thrilling experience, made better only by the tremendous support that I began to receive from my community,” Rohmer said.
“I decided to run for council because I love my community and I knew that I could bring my background as a journalist and community volunteer to city hall to help get things done. However, since registering I have had to deal with some unforeseen family issues that will make it difficult to continue my campaign, or devote the necessary time to being a city councillor, should I have been successful.”
Rohmer said her name will still appear on the ballot because the deadline has passed, but encouraged residents to vote for any other candidate.
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