Mobile City Councilman Joel Daves says he will not seek re-election

Olivia Wilson

April 16, 2024 at 2:06 PM

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile City Councilman Joel Daves (District 5) will not seek re-election, News 5 has learned.

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Daves announced his decision during Tuesday’s city council meeting. WKRG News 5’s Asher Redd was present when Daves made the announcement.

Daves, who retired in 2013 from a 30-year career in banking, was elected without opposition to the District 5 place on the Mobile City Council in 2013.

He was re-elected in 2017 and 2021, according to the city of Mobile’s website.

This is a developing story. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.

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