Debbie Gaines Will Not Seek Re-Election

[CMF Newsman]

District 9 City Councilwoman Debbie Gaines said Friday she has decided not to seek re-election.

She said she enjoyed serving, but wanted to focus on future business ventures.

Ms. Gaines, who previously was legislative administrator to the County Commission, said, "After careful consideration, I have made the decision not to stand for re-election to the Chattanooga City Council this March. This choice was an extremely difficult one, balanced between my dedication to service to our great city and the need to concentrate on current and future business ventures.

"It has been a great honor and privilege to serve the citizens of the 9th District. Together we have achieved many great things that have helped make our community and this city a better place to live.

www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_135951.asp

[LimitedRecourse]

Here's that brick CW argues with.

[RuneDeer]

Debbie serves the part of town I live in, and I know she's had a slew of close family losses in just the past year or two. That's when people typically start reassessing the direction of their lives. She has accomplished a great deal at a young age.

[Tsavodiner]

Two down, seven to go.

[Tsavodiner]

Now Dan Page has pulled out.

Three down, six to go. Ha.