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Inside Out
News from around the horseshoe
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By Bill Hutchins Illustration by Wayne Westfall
Harvey Rosen emerged from a darkened council chamber in late April
to shed some light on his political future.
A packed foyer outside the second-floor council chamber of City
Hall gathered for a late-morning news conference to hear what many
had long predicted: the two-term mayor of Kingston ended months
of speculation by announcing his retirement from municipal politics.
“Today, after nearly two terms, I’m announcing I will
not seek an additional term as mayor of the city
of Kingston,” said Harvey, who’s now into his seventh
year as the city’s top politician. “My decision is not
one I’m making hastily or without a great deal of thought,”
he noted in a 15-minute prepared podium speech, fittingly located
near a room exit sign.
About 60 people gathered to hear Rosen’s farewell speech,
including current and former councillors, campaign supporters, city
staff and a few curious onlookers.
Harvey’s political allies, and even some of his old foes,
heaped praise on his leadership skills. They described him as a
mayor who got things done for the city.
“I think he was really focussed and knew what he thought would
move the city forward. I can say, in retrospect, I think he was
right,” said retired councillor Beth Pater, who often had
different political views than Rosen when they served together during
his first term from 2003 to 2006. . . .
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