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Ms Beyer, who was the first transsexual elected to Parliament, stands down tomorrow to take up acting roles in the theatre.
Ms Beyer said she would decide in June on whether to run against incumbent mayor Kerry Prendergast, but was confident about her ability.
"I know I could do the job standing on my head, so to speak. I am full of the right sort of experience."