News of Mayor Gregor Robertson’s decision to not seek re-election has lit up social media to the point that the outgoing’s mayor’s name is now trending Canada-wide.
Here’s what people are saying:
I suspect this message will bring disappointment to many; joy to many more; and lots of uncertainty. I thank for his public service. He made the right decision.
— Michael Geller (@michaelgeller)
Well into his third term as Mayor, Gregor Robertson finally does something positive for the city of Vancouver!
— Jill Bennett (@jillreports)
Thanks, , for your friendship, partnership, and years of service & work for people in Vancouver. Wishing you all the best.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau)
thanks Mayor Gregor Robertson for his 10 years of public service. We look forward to working with him & his colleagues in the remaining months of this term to continue to address & make progress on regional priorities.
— UDI Pacific Region (@udibc)
Congratulations on your successful tenure as mayor, ! Thanks for your decade of service to our community, good luck!
— Joyce Murray ??? (@joycemurray)
Mayor Gregor Robertson is a colleague I have enjoyed collaborating with and a strong ally of the .
— Office of the Mayor (@SurreyMayor)
Thank you for your service, , I will miss working together.
Premier John Horgan also issued the following statement:
“I have known Gregor Robertson for many years. He was a trusted colleague when we worked together as MLAs in Victoria, and he is a valued partner as we work with local governments to make life better for people.
“From transit and transportation, to housing and homelessness, Gregor has been a passionate advocate for people. He can be proud of the work he and council have done to make Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»the greenest city in the world.
“On behalf of British Columbians, I want to thank Gregor for his many years of public service and wish him well in his future endeavors.â€
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