After a quarter century, City of Langley Mayor Ted Schaffer says he's ready to leave politics. He announced Monday he won't seek re-election next year, becoming the latest leader to opt out of the 2018 municipal elections. "My intent was to seek another term, but, about 16 months ago, I started having a few health issues," he said. Schaffer became acting mayor in 2013 when previous mayor Peter Fassbender entered provincial politics and won re-election in 2014. Schaffer joins the leaders of Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam and Delta as mayors not planning to run in 2018.

Source: CBC News December 06, 2017 03:11 UTC