Brampton MP ‘giving thought’ to mayoral bid in upcoming elections

A Liberal Brampton MP is weighing a transfer to run for mayor within the metropolis’s upcoming municipal elections.

Brampton North MP Ruby Sahota confirmed in a press release to International Information that she is “giving thought to a possible mayoral bid” within the metropolis.

Sahota was first elected as an MP with the Liberal Celebration of Canada in 2015, successful re-election in 2019 and 2021. She serves as a deputy authorities whip.

“Following overwhelming assist and encouragement from her Brampton North constituents and group advocates, MP Sahota is giving thought to a possible mayoral bid — no resolution has been made but,” a member of Sahota’s workplace stated in a press release.

Patrick Brown, the incumbent mayor and former Conservative management candidate, has registered to run for a second time period within the metropolis.

Jermaine Chambers, Vidya Sugar Gautam and Cody Vatcher has additionally registered their intention to run.

Sahota’s workplace famous how “proud” she was of her federal position and stated that she “appears ahead to persevering with to work exhausting for what’s greatest for Brampton.”