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Mayor Mahoney says he will not seek re-election in 2026, will finish term
Summary
Mayor Mahoney told the City Council he has decided not to run for any office in 2026 and said he will continue serving through the remainder of his current term, which he described as about 413 days at the time of the meeting.
Mayor Mahoney told the council during the Oct. 14 meeting that he has decided not to seek elected office in 2026 and that he plans to finish the current term.
"I have decided that I'm not running for anything," Mayor Mahoney said during council comments. He added that he wanted council members and the public to hear the decision directly from him rather than secondhand.
Mahoney said the decision reflects a desire to put family first and that he planned to remain in office for the duration of the term. He said there were "413 days" remaining at the time he spoke and that he intended to continue pursuing agenda work during that period. "The work's not finished," he said.
Mahoney also described how his mayoral responsibilities have required him to balance a paid job with public service; he said he often uses his personal phone for constituent contact. He said his approach to accessibility and responsiveness may change after he leaves office.
The statement was made during the council comment period and did not propose any immediate policy changes or formal council action.
