On Monday, January 28, 2019, City Councilwoman Michelle Mercer released the following statement:
It is with deep disappointment, I announce I will not seek re-election for City Council at Large. This has been a very difficult decision. A citywide campaign for an at large seat in IN’s 3rd largest city requires an extensive time commitment and effort (six times that of award seat). Personally, it is not a good time for me to be able to devote the time required to run a successful citywide re-election campaign.
I will continue to devotedly serve the remainder of my term with the same deep commitment, energy, passion, and fervor that I have throughout the past three years. Serving as City council at Large is an honor and a privilege that I continue to cherish.
This term has been and continues to be probably the most exciting ever in Evansville’s history to serve on City Council. Evansville is moving forward with business and economic developments and quality of life developments like never before. I am proud to be a leader in those vibrant advancements for our city.
I am hopeful there will be another opportunity to seek election to public office at a better time. I thank all those who have supported me to gain this seat and continue to support me in serving out my term.
Michelle Mercer
City Councilwoman at Large
City Councilwoman at Large
