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Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
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
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
York City Police Commissioner pauses campaign for Mayor
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow says he has decided to 'pause' his campaign for mayor and focus on initiatives in the police department. '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!' Muldrow said Sunday night. Muldrow announced his campaign on January 1, 2024, and was endorsed by Mayor Michael Helfrich (D), who had announced he would not run again. Muldrow's announcement comes after the City of York celebrated over 100 days without gun violence. Muldrow's full statement can be read below: 🌟DEAR YORK✨, After nearly 5 years of service and giving This City my best (in and out of uniform); I was urged by many to step up, take on the next challenge, and pursue a run for Mayor. As I've moved forward, taking inventory on EVERYTHING along the way (my family, my team, the timing, the challenges, our progress, outstanding projects, and the toll the process will take)… I've continually struggled and stayed in prayer that my decisions be decisions that are GOOD FOR EVERYONE, not just good for me. And while there's NO ONE who could possibly LOVE this entire CITY and it's people MORE (as I've given everything to it, and remain willing to lay down my very life for it), I've decided at this time, the price to my family would be too high to risk, too much to ask, or too great to pay… 'And they've already given up enough'. So I've decided (for now) to keep my focus on what I know, serving people, helping people, and protecting the Community I Love! I have a job that's not done yet, and it's working with this amazing team of professionals to make our city even Safer! Progress I hope to continue making today, tomorrow and with future Mayors to come. So it's with a heavy but undeterred heart, I announce: 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! THANK YOU to the people who love and support me, and ALL the people out there (of every race, religion, age, color, creed, sex, gender, personal persuasion, economic background, or political affiliation) who were excited about this race. I truly love and appreciate each and everyone of you, and TRUST; I'll continue to serve, continue to protect, and continue to give my very BEST, from right where I'm at! Final Word: '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)'🙏🏽❤️✨. Respectfully, Michael Muldrow Community Servant Pennsylvania's primary election is May 20, 2025. The first day for candidates to circulate and file nomination petitions was Feb. 18 and the deadline is March 11. Pennsylvanians can register to vote in the May primary up until May 5 and can apply for a mail ballot before the May 13 deadline. Mail ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on May 20. This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Yahoo
York City Police Commissioner celebrates 100 days without gun violence
CITY OF YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — City of York Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow is celebrating 100 days without gun violence in the city. The last shooting incident that reportedly occurred in the City of York was November 7, 2024, in which a 30-year-old male was injured with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound on West King Street. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Shooting incidents are not only down in the City of York, but in all of York County, as well. According to the county's yearly Coroner Report, homicides declined from 18 in 2023 to 11 in 2024. The report says a total of 73 people died by suicide in 2024—the same as the previous year. According to the average rate of gun deaths per 100,000 Pennsylvanians in York County between 2018-2022 (the most recent CDC data) was 13.5. On Monday Muldrow released a statement recognizing the 100 days without gun violence: I was recently asked WHY the Celebration? How do I feel about achieving '100 Days' without Gun Violence?? What does it mean to me??? My Response 👇🏽: While some people (outside this community) may not understand it, WE (like so many urban communities) have lived for so long in the shadow of 'what's next'…? Almost allowing ourselves to grow conditioned to believing – 'violent neighborhoods, bullet filled nights, and blood soaked streets' have to be our reality. But thanks to the work of some dedicated people inside of how WE approach this GVI effort (i.e.; our Officers who accepted the challenge, our Civilian Team and Tiff Lowe who picked up the mantle, our Partners who've invested with real support, and a Community who stepped up and decided 'we want better')… We've been able to do something truly special here! While this may only seem like '100 days' to some; to me, to us, to the people of York City, this past two years of progress (and a lot 'Less Funerals'), these past '100 days of Peace' in our Streets, is undeniable PROOF that 'Better is Possible!!!' And I'm so proud of that… so thankful for that… So thankful that I wanted to come up with a way, to shout it from the roof tops, for all the world to see!!! We wanted to make sure we let these young people know – 'We See You' trying, 'We See You' out there listening, 'We See You' changing and making better decisions each and everyday… And I Love this Whole Community (of people and partners) for what's happening here! That's what this Celebration🎉 is about; the video we did (with those Community Voices and LCBC Church), these Billboards we got chance to do (thanks to the incredible team from Lamar advertising)… We're making sure this Community takes time to celebrate it's Wins and achievements, and acknowledge ALL those individuals who decided to be a part of this CHANGE and making this Community so Much Better!!! Look, I can tell you: I've prayed for this town, I've fought for this town, I've given everything I have and been in tears (off and on) for years over this This Town (since before I agreed to take on this role, back in 2020)… And I am just so so thankful to finally be shedding 'tears of joy' as I watch My City Change, as I watch amazing people Win, as I watch everyone starting to see YORK like I see it!🙏🏽❤️✨ That's what I have to say. Simply put – 'THANK YOU'. York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
