McCrory won't run again as mayor

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McCrory won't run again as mayor
Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on December 11, 2008 - 1:19pm.
Tags: Governor '08 | Pat McCrory | Under the Dome



Pat McCrory will not run for an eighth term as mayor.

At a press conference this afternoon, the longtime Charlotte mayor and recent unsuccessful Republican gubernatorial nominee said he made the decision in January, regardless of whether he won or lost his campaign for governor.

McCrory said he is proud of the work he's done as mayor creating a new transit system and fighting property tax increases, among other things. His final term will end in December of 2009.

"My heart wants to stay in this job forever, but my soul knows it is time to move on," he said. "As I complete my term in December 2009, I will look to use my skills and experience in other ways in both the public and private sector."

He said that he will consider running for other elected office in the future at either the state or federal level, saying he still has a "desire to serve."

"I will always be honored to be known as 'Mayor Pat,'" he said.

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