Mayoral Candidate Interview: Coun. Henry Clarke

Felicia Massey speaks with mayoral candidate Coun. Henry Clarke for the upcoming municipal election this Monday. Massey and Clarke discuss the struggles citizens have in Peterborough, the environment, homelessness and the housing crisis.

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Peterborough City Councillor Henry Clarke Files Nomination For Mayor

Peterborough City Councillor Henry Clarke filed for election to the office of Mayor of the City of Peterborough, on Thursday.

Clarke filing for nomination at City Hall. Photo by Angela O’Grady.

Clarke was elected as Monaghan Ward councillor in 1998, then re-elected five times.

He sat as deputy mayor from 2004 until 2018, and was also chair of the city’s finance committee from 2007 - 2018.

Clarke is the second resident to announce a campaign for Mayor. Northcrest Ward Stephen Wright also announced he would be seeking the office.

Current Mayor, Diane Therrien, announced in November that she would not be seeking re-election.

The Municipal Election will take place on Oct. 24.

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