I am announcing that I am no longer running for Cincinnati City Council. The reason for this decision is because I am no longer able to run an effective campaign, hold two jobs, and have enough time to spend with my family. At this point I am stretched too thin, and my most important obligation is to my family.

I have learned a lot from this experience and met many great people. I look forward to continuing my work within my community and becoming even more involved throughout the city as time allows. When the time is right, I will run for office again. I know that I will be a better candidate for this experience and when elected a better representative. For those of you that contributed in anyway, offered words of encouragement and support I am extremely grateful. It made this decision very hard but in the end I must do what is best for my family. The next go around will not end like this and I will be ready and prepared to run a successful campaign. Thank you all again for your support.

- Darryl Cordrey II