Dear Editor,

I would like to publicly state that I will not be running for the NDP nomination. I will be placing my full support with Colleen Ross and encouraging NDP members to vote for her to be the successful NDP candidate. Colleen and I have virtually identical policies and concerns and I would not want us to split the vote by my continued presence. I would like to thank all those that displayed moral and financial support for my consideration to run as a potential nominee.

Allan Patton