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LETTER: Endorsement of the voters?

From former Nelson mayor Gerald Rotering
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It seems inappropriate for an incumbent to wear the mayoral chain of office in campaign photos. Even American President Joe Biden was recently scolded by commentators for having a Marine honour guard behind him during a partisan presentation, as opposed to when speaking in his capacity as president.

The mayoral chain represents the endorsement of the voters, which is pending during a campaign. Best, in my view, to leave it in the cabinet until the swearing in after the Oct. 15 civic election.

Gerald Rotering

Nelson mayor 1985-1990

Victoria