Race for Re-Election Ends for Kerry Donley

Alexandria’s Vice Mayor Pulls Out from 2012 Race

Alexandria's vice mayor and former Virginia Democratic Party chair is taking a break from politics.

Kerry Donley announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to the City Council.

Donley said he needs to put his heath first and get his high blood pressure under control.

News of his decision quickly spread across social media websites.

Alexandria Democratic Committee Chairman Dak Hardwick tweeted out a message to his friend.

He called Donley “a true public servant who will be hard to replace.”

Donley has spent 18 years on the council.

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