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Mayor Curry rules out run for Congress

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is shown at an announcement of the city's bicentennial celebration.
Bob Self
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Times-Union
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is shown at an announcement of the city's bicentennial celebration.

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said Thursday that he has decided against launching a run for Congress.

"After some time to reflect, I will continue to serve as Jax mayor until the end of my second term," Curry said in a tweet.

He said he will "finish what I started and ensure Jax is in position to continue its record growth and progress."

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