“Words cannot adequately express the appreciation I have for my family, supporters, and campaign staff, who have been by my side throughout this journey,” he said in a statement, “What we were able to accomplish together on this campaign was significant, and I look forward to continuing that work as a citizen.”
Former Philadelphia City Councilman & mayoral candidate Derek Green has suspended his campaign for mayor.
"Words cannot adequately express the appreciation I have for my family, supporters, and campaign staff, who have been by my side throughout this journey," he said in a statement, "What we were able to accomplish together on this campaign was significant, and I look forward to continuing that work as a citizen."
The news of his campaign suspension also comes just two days after Green and six other mayoral candidates participated in a debate hosted and moderated by FOX 29. FOX 29 Political Analyst Bruce Gordon joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the outcome of the first mayoral debate.
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