Michael Muldrow puts run for York mayor on hold: Here's why
York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow, who announced that he was running for mayor, now has put his campaign on hold.
Muldrow announced the news Sunday evening in a Facebook post, saying that a run for office would be too much to ask of his family and "they've already given up enough." He's decided to focus on his job of serving and protecting the community.
"I've decided to put my campaign on pause, and move aside so other candidates have the time to step up, run, win your support and confidence, and help us continue to do what's best for this City that We Love!" he wrote.
York Mayor Michael Helfrich announced at a New Year's Eve celebration in 2023 that he would not be seeking re-election in 2025. The two-term mayor shared that he was endorsing Muldrow's candidacy.
Muldrow ended his statement, saying: ""I LOVE this City, and I respect the Office of Mayor (and ALL that can be done from it); BUT I'd rather continue Fighting FOR My Community (from where I'm at), than Fight the people in it (for a new Title and a bigger Seat)."
The primary in Pennsylvania is May 20.
This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow pauses his run for mayor
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