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Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman will not run for re-election

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Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman announced his plans to step aside at the end of his term. Shipman says medical issues in his family have forced him to step aside and not run for re-election.“Recently my family has come to face significant medical challenges that will require me to focus time and effort on my most important responsibilities as a father, son, husband and brother,” Shipman said on his Instagram post. “While I will conti…

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The Atlanta Voice

Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman will not run for re-election

10 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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roughdraftatlanta.com

Doug Shipman will not run for re-election as Atlanta City Council president

Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman. (Photo courtesy City of Atlanta)Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman announced Wednesday, Feb. 12, that he will not be seeking re-election in November due to family medical emergencies.Shipman was elected to helm the city council in 2021. The entire council and mayor are up for re-election in November. “Recently my family has come to face significant medical challenges that will require me to f…

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BREAKING: Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman not running for re-election - SaportaReport

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 Andr…

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Brown not running for re-election as Kansas GOP chair

Mike Brown announced Tuesday evening he would not run again to chair the Kansas Republican Party. Claiming a series of accomplishments, Brown said he would not run for reelection as chair when the party holds its annual meeting March 1 in Goodland. "This decision allows me to focus on my family and my personal pursuits while continuing to champion the conservative movement we’ve built together," he said. "I am deeply grateful for this journey an…

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