21-05-2025
Standing in Power co-founder seeks Decatur City Council seat in District 1
May 21—The cofounder of a local social justice group announced his candidacy for the District 1 Decatur City Council seat, promising to become more involved in the Decatur community and expressing a commitment to fostering a more inclusive environment.
Terrance R. Adkins, 37, announced Tuesday that he is running for the City Council seat representing District 1, which will be open as current Councilman Billy Jackson has decided to run for mayor.
Adkins said he is running to represent the voices of the district's residents he says have too often been overlooked.
"I'm running for City Council because I believe District 1 deserves a leader who listens, who acts, and who will fight for the resources and respect our community deserves," Adkins said. "This is about our streets, our schools, our safety and our future."
Adkins helped create Standing in Power, a group that has been especially active since the fatal police shooting of Decatur resident Steve Perkins in 2023.
He previously ran for District 2 in 2020, losing to current Councilman Kyle Pike.
City qualifying for the municipal election runs from June 10 to June 25, with a registration fee of $50. The election is scheduled for Aug. 26, and if a runoff is needed, it will be held on Sept. 23. The winner's four-year term begins Nov. 3.
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