Bratina eyes second term, Ferguson not revealing plans
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No one around the council table is reacting to Councillor Brian McHattie's early entry into the Hamilton mayor's race with announcements of their own.
Neither Mayor Bob Bratina nor Ancaster councillor Lloyd Ferguson, whose name is often mentioned as a likely challenger, were ready to state their intentions the day after McHattie's anouncement. But both were keeping the door wide open.
Bratina says he has “no reason not to” run in next year’s municipal election, but he’s not making any formal announcements until the new year.
Bratina, who has been the city’s mayor since 2010, says he’ll formally declare his intentions when nominations open on Jan. 1.