CALGARY- A mayoral candidate has essentially bowed out of the race—on election day.
Bruce Jackman was running for the mayor’s chair, but is a city employee. To be eligible, he would have had to take a leave absence by the Friday before nomination day, which he did not do.
As a result, he would not be eligible to become mayor if he won the election.
Jackman has since signed a declaration with the city, saying he understands that.
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A notice of his ineligibility has been posted at voting stations.
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