Bob Coble has announced he will not seek a sixth term as mayor of Columbia. Coble sent WACH FOX News his announcement in an e-mail early Monday night. His full statement is below.
Mayor Coble also visited the WACH FOX News studios for an interview about his decision. Click on the video link to watch coverage.
Mayor Coble's message sent to Wach Fox News:
I wanted to let you know that I have made a personal and family decision that twenty years as Mayor of Columbia is enough, and I will not run for re-election next year. I have had the honor of serving as Columbia’s Mayor and have enjoyed every minute. I count as a source of pride being called “Mayor Bob.”
Working together over the last two decades we have accomplished a great deal. Columbia and our neighborhoods have been revitalized, reversing three decades of declining population; we have started Innovista and Engenuity that are critical components of our entering the knowledge economy; Columbia’s Downtown and Riverfront have been revitalized including the Gervais Streetscaping, Publix, Main Streetscaping, EdVenture and Three Rivers Greenway; we built the Convention Center, the Hilton Hotel and the Colonial Life Center; and under the leadership of Ike McLease we successfully navigated BRAC in 2005.
While we have accomplished much there is still much to be done during the remainder of my term including funding the RTA and addressing homelessness.
I will not be seeking any other political office but will concentrate on my family and law practice. On behalf of the Coble Family we would like to thank the citizens of Columbia for allowing us to serve as Mayor.
TV Station Profiles & Public Inspection Files forWACH