Now that he’s been selected as the Liberal candidate for the upcoming provincial election, Jim Parsons won’t be running for mayor in the October 2025 municipal election. Photo by Diane Crocker/THE TELEGRAM /FILE PHOTOArticle contentNow that he has been confirmed as the Liberal candidate for the District of Corner Brook in the next provincial election, Jim Parsons told The Telegram he won’t be seeking reelection as the city’s mayor.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentHe can’t run for both positions, but can stay in the mayor’s role until he is either elected as an MHA or his term as mayor runs out.Article contentArticle content“I won’t resign right away,” he said on Friday, July 25.Article content“Over the next few weeks, I’ll be trying to tie up loose ends and get things as prepared as I can for whoever is next.”Article contentThe city’s municipal election is scheduled for Oct. 2.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentParsons had announced his intentions to run for the mayor’s position for a third time in June. However, after current Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne announced his retirement on July 17, Parsons announced his intention to seek the nomination to become the Liberal candidate for Corner Brook.Article contentParsons beat out local businessman Pat Hickey for the nomination in a vote held on Thursday, July 24.Article contentParsons had no guess on when the provincial election call will come, but there is talk that it will be right after the end of the Canada Games end, which are being hosted in St. John’s from Aug. 8-25.Article content
Jim Parsons stepping away from municipal politics, running to represent Corner Brook provincially
