Former MP Ed Holder at London City Hall – London

A familiar name is about to enter the race at London City Hall

Sources tell 980 CFPL that former Conservative MP Ed Holder will enter the race at City Hall . He is expected to make an announcement at Innovation Works Thursday at 11:30 am

M. Holder has no more politics since he was defeated in the 2015 federal election by current Liberal MP Kate Young in London West. Holder announced his intention to run in the West London provincial election last October, but decided not to do so after Patrick Brown's resignation

Holder spent last month preparing for his race at the town hall. and potential donors. Holder and a few trusted advisors huddled on Friday to prepare for his official entry to the race.

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The mayoral candidates include Ward 13 Councilor Tanya Park, who decided to participate in the race a week after Brown's decision, although she announced that she would not run again. Paul Cheng, Brown's second vice-president in 2014, was among the first to take part in the race in May, as did Paul Paolatto, former London Police Services Board budget chairman.

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Former Councilor Stephen Orser, a member of the so-called "Fontana 8", named after the voting block created by the Former mayor Joe Fontana, also announced a race for higher work. He was ousted in 2014 in Ward 4 by Jesse Helmer. Orser has kept an extremely low profile since he announced his proposed mayoral candidate.

Dan Lenart, who was twice mayor in 2010 and 2014 and received less than 0.5% of the vote each time, is again a candidate

Holder's decision to wear his hat in The arena reinforces the reputation of a mayor who lacked recognition

Although he has no previous experience in municipal government, Holder has extensive experience at the federal level. Ms. Holder was first elected to the west of the country in 2008 in the London West District. She overthrew Sue Barnes, a long-time Liberal MP, by 2,100 votes. He was easily re-elected in 2011 and was named Minister of State for Science and Technology in 2014 before being defeated in the 2015 elections.

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Following his electoral defeat, Holder uses to promote trade between Canada and Saudi Arabia and becomes the first president of the Canada-Saudi Business Council [19659007]. President of Stevenson & Hunt Insurance Brokers and Member of the Board of the London Chamber of Commerce. Holder has a long history of community service, running the Business Cares Food Drive and volunteering with the Rotary Club of London, United Way and St. John Ambulance and co-chairing the annual Rockin New Year event. Year's Eve at Victoria Park. [19659002JolunteersareuptoJuly27thandareexpectedtoattendmunicipalelections

Londoners go to the polls on October 22nd.