Former ATL Mayor Kasim Reed officially announces campaign
“Atlanta, tell LA, tell New York, tell Charlotte, tell Dallas, tell Chicago and definitely tell Miami, I’m back.”
Kasim Reed officially entering the candidate pool.
Shortly after reports came out that the politician and attorney filed paperwork, Reed formally announced his decision to run for his old job, where he served as the 59th mayor of Atlanta from 2010-2018.
“I’m back,” Reed told a cheering crowd as he declared his candidacy for mayor on Thursday evening, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
The Howard University graduate celebrated his birthday with a fundraiser, reportedly charging $1,000 per person, as he kicked off his campaign seeking a third term in the mayor’s seat.