After nine years on Swift Current's local government, including the last six as Mayor, Sandy Larson is stepping aside.

On Friday, she announced she will not be seeking re-election this year, paving the way for a new mayor after next month's local vote. So far, Councillor Stacey Ellertson is the only one running for mayor, but fellow Councillor Jerrod Schafer is expected to declare his candidacy as soon as today.