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Braun seeks mayor’s chair
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Coun. Henry Braun will run for mayor in the November civic election against first-term incumbent Bruce Banman, who says he intends to serve as mayor “as long as the people will have me.” During his announcement Wednesday, Braun said his campaign message is similar to the platform he ran on when elected to council in 2011 – a need for greater transparency and accountability to the citizens of Abbotsford, as well as fiscal responsibility. He said that while the city has made strides over the past three years, there is still room for improvement. “Being a servant to the people BANMAN means that we listen and make principled decisions which will serve the interests and needs of Abbotsford as a whole, and not only special-interest groups.” He said that issues with the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, the Abbotsford Heat contract, the Continued on A4
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85¢ First-term councillor Henry Braun announced on Wednesday that he will be running for mayor in ALEX BUTLER Abbotsford News the November civic election.
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