Competition for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek heating up as Coun. Farr joins the race
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Coun. Jason Farr has decided to try his hand at provincial politics.
The former broadcaster has represented Hamilton's Ward 2 for 12 years, but has announced plans to run for the Ontario Liberals in Hamilton East–Stoney Creek.
Party leader Steven Del Duca introduced Farr as a candidate during a media conference on Monday.
Farr described his decision as a "return to his roots" and the next step in his evolution as an elected official.
"It's more than a homecoming for myself, it's an affirmation that my decades of public service and city-building as a local councillor," he said, adding he can't imagine not being in a position where he can give back to the community.
"It's a very, very rewarding career in public service and one that I don't take for granted."
Del Duca pointed to Farr's track record as a councillor and thanked him for bringing "all of your experience, all of your talent, all of your dedication" to the party.
The seat in Hamilton East–Stoney Creek has been held by NDP MPP Paul Miller since 2007, but it may be up for grabs after the party abruptly announced last month that he had been kicked out.
The NDP said Miller was a member of a Facebook group Worldwide Coalition Against Islam and that he was removed following a "pattern of troubling behaviour" that indicated he may "harbour Islamophobic, homophobic and racist views."
Miller previously told CBC that the allegations were "totally fabricated and false," saying the "truth will rise to the top … and once again the NDP will be embarrassed."
He has also reportedly said he did not write his own Facebook posts, and that he plans to run as an independent.
The NDP is set to announce Zaigham Butt as their candidate in the riding on Tuesday evening.
"The riding has been an NDP riding and we will ensure that it stays orange," the 28-year-old told CBC Monday afternoon.
The first-time candidate grew up in the riding, attending both elementary and high school in the area. He pointed to his "extensive relationships" in the community and said he's already receiving lots of support.
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