Decatur Councilman Withdraws from Mayoral Race After Brief…

Councilman Hunter Pepper announced his candidacy for Decatur mayor and then withdrew within hours. Initially seeking votes for mayor, he had previously declared intentions to run for re-election in District 4. Other candidates remain active as the August 25 election approaches.

Decatur City Councilman Hunter Pepper made headlines recently, first when he announced his candidacy for mayor and then just hours later, revealed that he would withdraw from the race. This unexpected turn of events unfolded on Tuesday, when Pepper took to Facebook to share his intentions. “I think it’s time for someone to step up to the plate and get this city to where it needs to be. I am not running for council, but I am humbly asking for your vote for Mayor of our great city,” he stated in his initial post.

However, by the afternoon of the following day, Pepper reversed his decision, announcing his withdrawal on social media. The reasons for his quick change of heart were not detailed in his statement, leaving many in Decatur scratching their heads. Interestingly, prior to expressing interest in the mayoral position, he had announced plans to seek re-election for his District 4 council seat earlier in the month.

As it stands, the field of candidates for Decatur’s upcoming mayoral election remains active, with several contenders vying for the position. The current contenders include Billy Jackson, Kent Lawrence, William Butch Matthews, and Suzie Wiley. Municipal elections are set for August 25, giving candidates time to prepare and campaign ahead.

In summary, Councilman Hunter Pepper’s brief flirtation with the mayoral race came to a sudden end just hours after his announcement. He initially sought to rally support for the position but swiftly decided to withdraw. As the election approaches on August 25, other candidates continue to stand firm in their bids for Decatur’s mayor, while Pepper will focus on securing his existing council seat.

Original Source: www.waff.com