Evan Woolley will not seek re-election for Ward 8 councillor

CALGARY -- Residents of Ward 8 will not have an incumbent on the ballot for councillor this fall.

Evan Woolley has announced that he will not seek re-election as the ward's representative in the upcoming municipal election.

Woolley, who was first elected to council in 2013, released a letter of gratitude to his constituents on Friday morning in which he said his decision did not come lightly. He adds that he is "less cynical about the potential of politics" then he was at the start of his first term and his move to the private sector is a step toward his attempt to live his life to the fullest.

I've made the decision not to run in the #yyccc election this fall. Thank you. Please read my statement: pic.twitter.com/hEgeWZIWMl

— Evan Woolley (@EWoolleyWard8) January 22, 2021

BREAKING: @EWoolleyWard8 announces he will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming municipal election.

He says the decision did not come lightly — adds that “it was an honour and a privilege” and he is keen to return to the private sector. #yyc #yyccc @CTVCalgary

— Mark Villani (@CTVMarkVillani) January 22, 2021