Jennifer Ananda stands in front of City Hall on Nov. 27, 2019.
Lawrence City Commissioner Jennifer Ananda announced Thursday that she planned to begin a Ph.D. program and would not be running for reelection.
Ananda began her term on the commission in 2018, was part of the commission’s first female majority and served as mayor last year. Ananda told the Journal-World that a lot of work remained before the end of her term in December but that she wanted to let the public know that she would not be seeking another term.
“I’m still enthusiastic about doing the business of the city, and I’m also looking forward to getting to see the faces of those who will be running,” Ananda said.