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Stephen Nodine withdrawing from Mobile mayor's race
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Just months into the race, Stephen Nodine has announced he is withdrawing his candidacy for mayor of Mobile.
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In a news release Tuesday, Nodine highlighted his accomplishments as a public official — first as a Mobile City councilman from 2001-2004, and then as a Mobile County Commissioner from 2004-2010.
'During my time in office, I had the privilege of helping lay the foundation for transformative projects like Airbus, Austal and SAAB (formerly ThyssenKrupp),' he said.
Nodine said he was hoping to continue moving the city forward, and feels he has started the conversations that will get that done.
'I'm … proud that many of the core issues I have raised throughout this campaign have now become central talking points for others in the race,' he said.
Those talking points included:
The need for Mobile to compete with Baldwin County for jobs, growth and opportunity
Consolidating services to eliminate waste and improve efficiency
Instituting a comprehensive Employees Health Care Committee
Appointing proven, independent leadership for the Mobile Police Department, free from political interference
Holding unelected boards, such as MAWSS and Big Creek Lake authorities, accountable for their power to raise fees and restrict property rights
He said he wanted to move forward, but blamed his past for the need to step away — his conviction for harassment and perjury after the death of his mistress in May 2010. Nodine also pleaded guilty in federal court to being a drug user in possession of a weapon.
'The reality is that I faced unprecedented legal challenges, including being the only person in Baldwin County history to face felony charges related to a indigent form,' he said. 'My federal conviction … has since been ruled unconstitutional, and my record is well-documented in official pardon hearings.'
Nodine said he has diligently tried to clear his name, 'following every rule, every deadline and every required step to secure my full pardon.'
He said the lengthy process would prevent his pardon application from being reviewed before the Aug. 26 election, and his request for an expedited pardon review was denied.
'Out of respect for the voters and the integrity of this race, I believe it would be a disservice to remain a candidate at this time,' he said.
He said this is not the end for his commitment to Mobile.
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'The work to restore Mobile's leadership and future prosperity is far from over — and I intend to remain part of the conversation,' he said. 'Let's make Mobile great again.'
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