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McRae ready to seek reelection as mayor
Ron McRae last week ended speculation with his formal announcement that he intends to seek the City of Kimberley mayor’s chair for a third term.
“If people asked me directly, I have always responded that I fully intended to run again,” said McRae. “Embarking on an election campaign changes things and it was my intention to continue to focus on the business of the city for as long as possible. I’m privileged to have had the honour to work together with this community to shape its future. With the community’s continued trust, I will remain committed to being a part of Kimberley’s leadership.”
McRae points to Kimberley’s renewed vibrancy as evidence that the city is on the right path.
“I have spoken with many business owners who have reported best-ever seasons this past year and there is no doubt that great things are happening here. It hasn’t been easy. We’ve had to work incredibly hard to transition the community from a mining-based economy to a more progressive and diverse economy,” he said.
McRae says there is still work to do. “Changing 100 years of history doesn’t happen overnight. But I am proud we have managed to make ongoing changes, which enhance rather than erode our sense of community, our culture and our sense of purpose.”
It is economic development within the context of maintaining this sense of community that will be McRae’s focus if reelected. “There is no quick fix and no silver bullet here. A much-needed foundation has been developed to lead Kimberley into the future. We’ll continue to proactively develop relationships with businesses and markets that are a good fit for Kimberley’s culture, seeking and attracting industry that works for Kimberley.”
McRae concluded with a request to citizens that they take the time to vote in order to ensure that they continue to play a role in shaping Kimberley’s future. “I appreciate and I choose to live in Kimberley because people are involved in shaping its future. We are vibrant, growing and getting stronger as a community because we are not afraid to be involved, to connect with each other and to create our future together. Whether we know it or not, we are all leaders in the design of our own future.”
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