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Mayor Perez says she will not seek reelection, pledges to finish term
Summary
Mayor Jennifer Perez announced at the Aug. 4 council meeting that she will not run for reelection in November but said she will continue working through the end of her term and accelerate city initiatives in the coming months.
Mayor Jennifer Perez announced that she will not seek reelection in November after "a great deal of reflection," telling the council and the public that the choice was difficult but deliberate. "After a great deal of reflection, I myself have decided that I will not be seeking reelection in November," Perez said.
Perez framed the announcement as a decision to focus on completing projects already underway, promising a concerted effort over the coming months. She thanked staff and council colleagues for their trust and described her nine-and-a-half years in office as “the honor of my life,” saying she will continue to work at "hyper speed" to finish priorities before leaving office.
