In a May 6 statement, Bottoms said, “As Derek and I have given thoughtful prayer and consideration to the season now before us, it is with deep emotions that I hold my head high, and choose not to seek another term as Mayor.”
She continued, “As I have done each day over the many years in which I have served in public office, through the remainder of my term, I will make every decision, keeping what is best for our communities top of mind, and will continue to work diligently to improve the lives of those in our city. I love you Atlanta. Thank you for the honor of serving as your Mayor.”
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— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) May 7, 2021
In 2017, Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected mayor of Atlanta. She became the second Black female to hold the mayoral position since Shirley Franklin in 2002. Bottoms ran against Mary Norwood, who if elected would have been the first white mayor of Atlanta for 40 years.
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