Брайан Кеннеди снялся с выборов мэра Кембриджа из-за личной трагедии

Kennedy exits Cambridge mayoral race, citing personal loss “I do not regret putting my name forward,” Kennedy wrote in his announcement Thursday. “In many ways, this experience brought a great deal of clarity.” Brian Kennedy has stepped out of the race for mayor of Cambridge, saying a sudden and unexpected loss in his family has changed his focus. Kennedy made the announcement on social media Thursday afternoon after spending the past few weeks in Newfoundland supporting his family. “This decision was not made lightly or with haste,” he wrote. Kennedy said he had time to reflect on his campaign while he was away and decided to formally leave the race. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW He said his focus is now on supporting his family and asked for “privacy and space” during the difficult time. Kennedy entered the mayoral race May 1, when he stepped away from his role as executive director of the Downtown Cambridge and Preston Towne Centre business improvement areas. He had spent nearly 10 years working with local businesses and community groups across Cambridge, including previous work in Hespeler Village. At the time, Kennedy said he wanted to help lead the city into its next chapter. “I do not regret putting my name forward,” Kennedy wrote in his announcement Thursday. “In many ways, this experience brought a great deal of clarity.” He wished the other mayoral and council candidates well as the Oct. 26 municipal election approaches. Kennedy said Cambridge needs leaders who will bring the city together, make city services less costly, reduce red tape and follow through on their promises. “For now, my focus is on supporting my family during this difficult time,” he wrote. Kennedy’s decision leaves Jan Liggett, Scott Hamilton, Ryan Bolender and Shahzada Khan in the race for mayor. ON THE RECORD Editor-in-Chief Jim Poling takes subscribers into the newsroom to discuss the evolution of a story. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. This newsletter is only available for subscribers. If you are already a subscriber, please login now. If you want to become subscriber, please click here Your gift purchase was successful!Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. You will also start receiving the Waterloo Region Record's free morning newsletter soon.