Mike Bradley is seeking another term as Sarnia mayor, running on his record and stating he is someone who listens to the citizens.
He’s up against a councillor who acted as intermediary between staff and Bradley after an integrity commissioner’s report said the mayor had bullied and harassed staff.
Coun. Anne Marie Gillis said several weeks ago she would be running for mayor.
Bradley admits the tumultuous term wasn't easy.
"It has been a difficult journey the last number of years," he told CTV London.
"Mistakes were made and I admitted that. I paid a huge price financially, I paid a price with sanctions against me. But the reality is I moved on from that over 2 years ago."
Gillis said the run for mayor will be about leadership.
"Because of what happaned...leadership is going to matter 100 per cent."
Bradley is inviting the public to sign his nomination papers on Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Sarnia.
“The theme of my campaign is going to be: I am on your side. I’m tried, I’m tested and I’m true,” Bradley’s release said.
Bradley has been Sarnia mayor since 1988.
