The mayor of Bristol has denied he is “swanning off over the horizon” looking for work after he leaves office.
Pressed on whether he was “following opportunities” to advance his career, Marvin Rees said he was committed to serving Bristol but also admitted he needs to earn money after his second term ends in May 2024.
Speaking during a Bristol City Council meeting on July 5, he said the “brutal reality” meant he should “take account of my own interests”. The mayor will not stand for re-election after his term and Bristol City Council will move from a mayoral model to a committee-based one.
