Hartford City Council president rJo Winch and state Rep. Douglas McCrory both said Monday that they will not be running for mayor of Hartford.
Winch says she will seek reelection to the city council in the November 2011 election. McCrory was recently elected to his state legislative seat in the 7th District, and he will be returning to the state Capitol when the General Assembly reconvenes on opening day on January 5.
"In spit of all Hartford's wrongs, I have not lost hope,'' McCrory said. "I can't lose hope. My biggest investment is here in Hartford - my family.''
He added, "I will guarantee the people of Hartford this. The candidate I get behind will have my whole-hearted public support. And if you thought I worked hard for my re-election bid - watch out.''