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Steven Turner will support Skyler Franke in London, Ontario, without seeking a third term. 11th Ward Race

11th Ward Coun. Thursday Steven Turnerhas announced that he will be the latest member of the City Council of Ontario, London and will not seek re-election in the upcoming local elections.

Turner, who has represented the ward since 2014, has resigned from the elections this fall and is now one of the two candidates running for the ward's elections, Skyler. He says he plans to throw support behind Franke.

This move leaves another council seat wide open for the October elections. At least four other council members, including Mayor Ed Holder, have not sought re-election. One isrunning for mayor, while at least three have not yet submitted nominations.

"It has been an honor and a wonderful job to serve the residents of District 11 for the past eight years and I really enjoyed this job. I am a really important issue in our community. I enjoy helping to move things forward, "Turner told Global News.

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Turner says he was watching who would be a good successor, followed by Franke, who heads the London Environmental Network. It states as follows. Everything was spades.

"She is very well organized and shares many of the same ideals and principles as I do. I think she is very well connected to the community. She does a great job. I think, "he said.

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Franke has been Executive Director of the London Environmental Network since 2017 and was previously involved in ReForest London. Until last month, she was also president of the Urban League in London. Turner held the position from 2006 to 2010.

"Her commitment to the environment, especially the Declaration of Climate Change, is highly supported by her position. She is the director of the London Environmental Network," Turner said.

"She has a good understanding of local government policies and politics .... I think she has shown that she is ready for that position."

Franke , Is one of the two candidates currently registered for execution in District 11. As of Thursday, Jeremy McCall, president of the nonprofit Dad Club London, is her only challenger.

Talking to Global News, Franke said Turner's ringing support was very much appreciated, "He leaves very big shoes to fill, but I'm ready for me. I hope I can show that I am in the next four months to fill them. "

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"I'm running for this election Congress is one of our biggest problems with affordability, housing, and the future The need for social welfare in the community is much higher because we think we will need some strong leadership to help us in the next few years. The need for climate change control, "Franke said. ..

Mr Turner was known around her horseshoe for her careful approach to her council project. She "reads the report, as Joni Beckler says."

"I think his support for my candidacy shows that I think he brings some of those values and skills to that role," she said. Told.

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One of Turner's pride in his two-term term is the council, which makes affordable housing units in new buildings a daily part of the planning process. I have.

"It's a big policy shift, and now that the planning law bonus clause has been removed by the state government, I hope Congress can find a way to continue it," he said. rice field.

"One of the things we had in common as much as we didn't agree with much was the really deep commitment to improving housing and housing conditions for Londoners.

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The council's disappointment was "watering fast transport," he said. But he says he's happy that at least three of the five components are moving forward.

"I hope we have the opportunity to expand our network in the future. I think it is essential. It is the backbone of urban development."

Turner says Environmental Health. And Middlesex as Head of Infectious Diseases-He served most of his time at the Council working at the London Health Unit.

In August, he served as Chief of Emergency Medicine at the Lambton County EMS. Prior to joining the council in 2014, Turner worked for years as an emergency medical officer at Middlesex-London EMS and OPP.

Voters will vote on October 24th.

Candidates are open until 2:00 pm. In August 19 submit their nomination documents.

Incumbent London Council to run this fall: