Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman not running for re-election
In a statement posted on social media Wednesday afternoon, Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman announced he would not be running for re-election in November because his family is facing “significant medical challenges.”
Shipman said he will need to focus time and effort on his family instead of seeking a second term. But Shipman added he will fulfill his duties until the end of his current term.
In response to the Shipman news, Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following statement:
“My heart goes out to City Council President Doug Shipman, his wife and two young children. I’m asking that the entire city join me in prayer for the Shipman family. We will do whatever we can to provide support to our friend and colleague as he navigates this difficult time.”
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