WASHINGTON — Former D.C. mayor and current councilmember Vincent Gray announced with a statement on Wednesday that he will not be seeking reelection for 2024.
Gray, who represents Ward 7, stated that it has been one of the greatest honors of his life to serve D.C. residents in this role, as well as council chair and mayor.
"With determination and by working together, we achieved what we set out to accomplish, overcame great challenges and, most importantly, uplifted people from all walks of life," Gray stated. "Our mission will never be complete. Our shared desire to make the District a better place each and every day is enduring."
He continued by stating that he "will not seek re-election in 2024," but he will still support the area.
"I will continue to be an advocate for our city and the people who call it home, but the time has come for me to pursue that as a private citizen," Gray said. "Much work remains to be done, as does the task of ensuring continued progress on many fronts."
The Ward 7 councilmember said that his final year in office won't be any different than any other. "Every day I will put my shoulder to the stone and serve the people who sent me here."