Stephanie Allen, the Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) candidate for mayor of Vancouver, has withdrawn from the municipal race.
Allen announced her decision Wednesday, saying progressive voters need to unite behind a single challenger to incumbent Mayor Ken Sim. She said there is limited time for progressive parties to consolidate their support and strengthen the chances of electing a new mayor.
“It’s a mess. But worse than that, why is it always the woman who has to go first to do the right thing when it’s obvious that two people are going to have to step aside here to fix this problem. And why is it always the woman who has to lead the way?”
