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Having been an elected official in Richmond for 20 years, Linda McPhail has announced she will not seek re-election next month.
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Longtime councillor not seeking re-election
Published 10:46 PDT, Wed September 7, 2022
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Coun. Linda McPhail, who has served Richmond as an elected official for 20 years, has announced she will not be seeking re-election.
McPhail served as a school board trustee for nine years and has been a member of city council for the last 11 years. She had earlier been announced as a candidate with the new group Richmond United.
“I have been 100 per cent committed to doing what is right and what is best for Richmond and always tried to work collaboratively, respectfully, and with integrity. Thank you to the citizens of Richmond for putting your trust in me. It has been a privilege to serve our community,” said McPhail in a press release.
McPhail said she is not seeking re-election “due to personal health issues that I foresee making it challenging for me to offer the time and commitment necessary for such an important role.”
She added that it was not an easy decision, and she loves the work she does as a councillor.
“Richmond has been my home for over six decades. It is where I grew up and where I raised a family,” said McPhail.
“I want to express my deep and sincere thanks to everyone who has supported me during my time in office. I cannot express in words how thoroughly honoured and appreciative I am of that support and wish the community and council all the best.”
In 2020, Coun. Harold Steves, who has spent 50 years as a member of city council, announced his intention to retire following this October’s election.
The Oct. 15 election will see one mayor, eight city councillors, and seven school board trustees elected. The nomination period ends Friday (Sept. 9) at 4 p.m.
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