Brad Smith Withdraws From Campaign
This morning, City Council Candidate Brad Smith withdrew from the campaign, sending the following letter: All - Thank you for your support and encouragement in this effort. It has been truly rewarding to see so much support from my hometown, a community that Maria and I love. However, it is with deep regret that I am announcing I am withdrawing from the race. For very real personal and financial issues, I will not be able to devote the time and energy necessary to this campaign. Although it appears at this point my name will remain on the ballot, I will not be actively campaigning, fundraising, advertising, or endorsing any other candidate. This is a personal decision arrived at after much thought. We will, of course, be paying our campaign bills and returning as much as we can to our donors. Again, thank you again for your kindnesses and encouragement; I truly appreciate it. Very respectfully, Brad Smith Although City Councilman is a nonpartisan post , it bears mentioning that Sm