Shaheen won’t run for mayor, to seek at-large council post | Elections | Macon.com

WARNER ROBINS — Mayor Chuck Shaheen announced Tuesday he will seek an at-large council position in November instead of the mayor’s seat.

Shaheen, at times tearing up, made the announcement in a 10-minute speech in front of about 60 supporters gathered at McCall’s Tastes to Remember in Commercial Circle. He said he wants to run for the Post 1 council seat, currently held by Mike Daley, with the objective of supporting the next mayor.

“By doing that, we can build a team and move our city forward,” Shaheen said. “It gives me the opportunity to go back into the private sector and still do public service.”

Daley has not announced whether he will seek re-election and said in a phone conversation Tuesday that “today is Chuck’s day.” He said he would state his intentions for the general election soon. Of Shaheen’s announcement, Daley said:

“I think that is great news. It’s great news for our citizens and for our employees.”

Retired fireman Charlie Scott said in June he intended to run for the Post 1 seat.

Qualifying begins Monday.

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