Lehigh County Executive Tom Muller holds "campaign kickoff" to announce he's not running
At an event billed as a "campaign kickoff," Lehigh County Executive Tom Muller announced he will not seek a second term in office Monday — to the surprise of many who were gathered to hear him speak.
Muller's supporters had come to Brookside Country Club in Lower Macungie Township in response to an invitation that strongly implied that Muller, a Republican turned Democrat, was seeking re-election. A header at the top of the invitation included Muller's campaign logo, and donations were requested for the Government That Works political action committee.
But 15 minutes into his speech, Muller delivered news that caught many off guard.
"As great as this chapter of my life has been and continues to be, it will come to an end this year," Muller said to the silent crowd. "I know that will come as a surprise to most of you. This is not the kickoff of my campaign tonight."
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