Politics & Government

After Announcing Candidacy On Patch, Mayoral Hopeful Is Reconsidering

Tom Stallworth tells Patch he is reconsidering his candidacy for Brookhaven mayor.


After posting his intention to run for mayor of Brookhaven on Patch late Tuesday night, Tom Stallworth is now reconsidering his candidacy.

Stallworth posted on Patch: "Hello all. My name is Tom Stallworth and I would like to announce my candidacy for Mayor. I am a proud District 4 resident that looks forward to serving the needs of all Brookhaven residents. I did not vote in the July 31st referendum. So, I can honestly say that I have no allegiance or alliance with either the Brookhaven Yes or Brookhaven No crowds. I will be holding my campaign kickoff later this week at the Loco's Deli located at 2840 Briarcliff Road. For more information, please contact me at stallworthformayor@gmail.com."

However, when contacted later by Patch, Stallworth said, "I am reconsidering my candidacy."

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Stallworth has not yet officially qualified for the race through DeKalb County. concludes on Wednesday, August 14, at 4:30 pm.

is the only other candidate who has qualified for the race.

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