April 20, 2005
Tired Mayor Says He May Still Run Again
Laying out his legacy at an extensive luncheon interview with the Post, Mayor Anthony Williams says that even though he's tired, he may still try for a third term as mayor of the District of Columbia. But he's not sure, saying that a decision will come over the summer. During the interview, Williams tells the Post that he thinks he's been a good mayor, lifting the city out of bankruptcy and righting the ship of government from the bureaucratic maelstrom of the 1990s.
Williams identified some potential political liabilities which could be used against him in the next campaign, liabilities which any amateur Wilson Building observer could pick out: closing D.C. General hospital, moving to assert control the city's elected school board and siding with the Bush administration over the use of vouchers. And then there's baseball, which is still the most caustic municipal policy debate around.
And we find out that Mrs. Williams wants her husband to not seek a third term. Diane Williams is apparently pissed about the effect of the job on their family.
So will he run again? Well the Post headlined its article: "Williams Questions His 'Energy' for 3rd Term" ... How are you reading Tony's tea leaves?





This guy is the main reason the area is blossoming. Making smart business decisions. There are no contenders. This guy is the man for the job and will be the greatest dc mayor ever.
Is Vermin Supreme eligible to run for DC Mayor?