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Former West Van police officer vies for 鶹ýӳmayor’s chair

A retired West 鶹ýӳpolice officer is running for mayor in the City of Vancouver.
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A retired West 鶹ýӳpolice officer is running for mayor in the City of Vancouver. Fred Harding, 53, who worked with the West 鶹ýӳPolice Department for almost two decades, recently announced he will run for mayor under the 鶹ýӳFirst party banner.

Harding, who lives in Vancouver, left the West 鶹ýӳpolice two years ago to focus on running his business, Harding Global Consultants, described as “looking to bridge the business gap between North America and Asia.”

In a promotional video, Harding spoke about wanting to “eliminate unfair taxes,” get the homeless “from welfare to work,” and providing free transit for those 18 and under.

鶹ýӳFirst has been described as a “centre right” party, one of several fielding candidates this municipal election.

Hereditary chief and Squamish Nation Councillor Ian Campbell withdrew from the 鶹ýӳmayor’s race Monday.

Current City of 鶹ýӳMayor Gregor Robertson is not seeking re-election.