Atlanta, GA
Long-serving Atlanta City councilmember will not seek reelection
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – After more than two decades, Atlanta City Councilmember Howard Shook has announced he’s stepping away from office.
Shook, who represents District 7, said Thursday that he won’t seek reelection after ending his sixth term on the Atlanta City Council.
In a statement, Shook touted accomplishments for his Buckhead district like more parks and trails, the development of the Buckhead Village shopping district and eliminating sewer spills into Nancy Creek.
“As Chaucer knew, ‘All good things must come to an end,’” Shook said in his announcement. “Without a doubt, one of the very best things to happen to me was the privilege of being elected by my friends and neighbors to represent them as a member of this legislative body.”
Shook also serves as the vice chair of the council’s finance committee and has served on several others. He’ll retire after the last council meeting of 2025.
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