CP24 reports Thursday that Blayne Lastman has had an overnight deliverance from the rough and tumble of a mayoral election campaign by announcing at 3 a.m. to friends and supporters that he will not challenge Mayor Tory this October. On Wednesday Lastman was said to be ready to file papers Thursday for a run in the October general election. But early today, Rob Godfrey, the director of communications for Lastman’s campaign, said Lastman informed his team he will not be running. According to CP24 Lastman realized the commitments involved with being the mayor would take too big a toll on his family. “The last week has been an emotional roller coaster. While I am overwhelmed by the support I have received, my decision not to run is in the best interest of my family, my business and of course, the great City of Toronto,” Lastman said in a statement .
