Incumbent Tom Stevens will seek a third term as Mayor of Hillsborough.
He addressed his decision on his website, tomstevensformayor.com in an open letter to the community.
Stevens said he wanted to “continue to be a passionate spokesperson for our town and community, and offer seasoned leadership aimed at bringing the efforts of many people together.â€
“Mayors across the Triangle are letting their citizens know whether they are running again,†said Stevens. “I wanted to let people in Hillsborough know I am ready to stay on the job.â€