A candidate for Port Moody school trustee has withdrawn her candidacy in the Oct. 20 municipal election.
Cathy Cena, who had filed to be a candidate for one of two PoMo trustee positions, said she is pulling out because the workload and travel required in her family business has increased, rendering her unable to fulfil the duties of a trustee.
“I am writing this press release with a heavy heart and, after a long conversation this weekend with my family, it is in my best interest to withdraw from the election effective today,” wrote Cena in a Facebook posting Monday, 10 days after the nomination deadline. “One of my points during this election was to ensure schools are visited and teachers are heard. I would not be able to achieve that if elected.”
Cena added her decision comes too late for her name to be taken off the ballot so she asked voters to choose another candidate.
The city of Port Moody confirmed that ballots have already been printed.
