In a statement Tuesday, Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie announced he will not run for re-election next October, at which time he will have served in the role for 25 years.

“It has been an immense honour and a privilege to have served the City through times of growth, opportunity and challenge,” Brodie wrote.

“I am very grateful to all and will leave office fully confident that the Mayors and City Councillors of the future will preserve the legacies built over the years while they enhance the stature of Richmond as an important urban centre in the Province.”

He oversaw major projects like the construction of the Richmond Oval for the 2010 Games and the Canada Line.

In recent months, Brodie was heavily criticized after reports revealed he was receiving over $300,000 from the Metro Vancouve

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