Citing family's health, Johnny Ford drops bid for Alabama House seat
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Former Tuskegee mayor Johnny Ford announced Saturday that he's ending his bid for Alabama House District 82, citing family health concerns.
"I have had a long political career because I have always put the people first. The time has come for me to put my family first and politics second," Ford said in a statement. "Due to family health issues with my wife and my daughter, I will not seek the office of District 82 House Representative.
"My first responsibility is now to family, and I wish to thank the public in advance, those who have supported me for the Legislature, especially Macon County Commission Chairman Louis Maxwell for your understanding and support."
Ford did not elaborate on the nature of his family's health issues. He said he plans to support whoever wins the election.
The former mayor currently serves as a city councilor.
"I will take care of family responsibilities first, and second, the duties of City Council member for District II, City of Tuskegee, especially since I have learned that another year has been added to the City Council position, ending in 2025 rather than 2024," Ford said in a release. "The additional year gives me more time to work on the challenges facing District II, and the City of Tuskegee."
Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Brad Harper at bharper1@gannett.com.
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