On Tuesday, Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced that he will not seek re-election.
“I have had a great time in my government service. I came as a councilman seven and a half years ago to make government work better for all of us, and four years ago I ran as mayor knowing the city needed change,” said Mayor Cooper. “After a great deal of thought and prayer and talking with my wonderful wife, I have decided not to seek re-election as Nashville’s mayor. We’re leaving Nashville in great shape for the next mayor.”
Cooper said that in the months ahead he wants to concentrate on governing while focusing on three things: education and public safety; housing for the homeless; and the East Bank Plan.
