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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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