Citing “unforeseen family issues,” Rohmer, who previously worked as an anchor for CP24, said she made the decision to end her campaign as she would not be able to “dedicate the time necessary to become a city councilor if I were successful .” “Registering to run for municipal election to represent the residents of University-Rosedale has been an exciting experience, made better only by the tremendous support I’ve begun to receive from my community,” Rohmer said in a statement to August 28. “I decided to run for city council because I love my community and knew I could bring my background as a journalist and community volunteer to City Hall to help get things done.” Romer’s name, however, will still be on the ballot as the registration deadline has now passed. “I encourage the residents of University-Rosedale to vote for any of the other candidates to be their next councilor,” he said. University-Rosedale is one of the city’s precincts where the incumbent decided not to seek re-election. Ward 11 Councilor Mike Layton, who has been on the city council for nearly 12 years, announced last month that he will not run in the upcoming city election, citing a desire to focus more of his energy on fighting climate change , while at the same time “balancing life” to spend more time with his family. Those still vying to become a Ward 11 councilor include former Ontario Environment Commissioner Diane Sachs, Toronto Catholic District School Board trustee Norm Di Pasquale and Robin Buxton Potts, who was appointed to fill the Ward 13 seat ( Downtown Toronto) vacated by Kristyn Wong- Tam. (click here to see the full list of nominees) Election Day in Toronto is October 24th. -with files by Bryann Aguilar and Katherine DeClerq of CTV News Toronto
