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Vi Lyles, the first black female mayor of Charlotte, N.C. , announced today that she'd be leaving her post at the end of June.
“Serving as Charlotte’s mayor has been the honor of my life,” Lyles, 73, said in a statement released by her office. “Now, it is time for the next phase of my life, to spend more time with my grandchildren and for someone new to lead us forward. ” The move was a surprise, since Lyles has been a fixture in the city's government for over 30 years and was just re-elected to her fifth term as mayor last year.
She has a year-and-a-half left in her term.
“As in all things politics, I am sure there will be speculation as to why I am making this decision now. Simply put, I am going to spend time with my grandchildren. Like many of us, I have missed some moments with them and intend to not miss anymore! ” her statement said, adding she would not make any immediate endorsement of a potential successor.
“By leaving early, the voters will have more time to learn about their candidates. Our city is strong, our trajectory is positive, and now is the right moment for someone else to build on our progress from the past few years,” Lyles said.
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