A former MPP is running for Mayor of Niagara Falls.
Kim Craitor filed paperwork to run for the top job earlier today after serving for 17 years as a city councillor and the Liberal MPP for Niagara Falls for 10 years.
In a release Craitor notes he has considered running for mayor before but he believes now seemed like the appropriate time.
He also says he has not been satisfied with the state of the city over the past number of years." City Hall needs to be more responsive and respectful. I am confident that as Mayor I can bring about changes in an open, transparent and responsible manner.”
During his announcement he also addressed questions surrounding his departure from Queen's Park. In 2013 Craitor was forced to resign in light of sexual harassment allegations.
"I was less interested in party politics and toeing party lines. I believe that made me a bit of a target." He says via the release. "I have never seen the report on the allegations against me. Naively, because I felt I had nothing to hide and was not guilty of anything, I never sought legal representation during the process. Little did I realize how much the party wanted to cast me aside. If I felt that I had done something truly wrong, I certainly wouldn't continue in public life."