Clark’s dilemma
January 11, 2008 at 6:18 pm by Scott Henry in NewsDon’t hold your breath waiting for Clark Howard to announce he’s running for mayor.
We’re not implying he won’t do it, mind you. We’re just saying that holding your breath would get mighty uncomfortable, because it’s likely to be awhile until Atlanta’s celebrity pinch-penny decides whether to get into the race.
In fact, from what Howard tells us, even if he decides to throw his hat into the ring, he’ll be cutting things very close. Because of syndication contracts, he’s obligated to do his daily radio show until March 2009. And since Howard feels it wouldn’t be fair to begin campaigning until he leaves the air, that would likely put him a year behind some of the other candidates. So far, only Council President Lisa Borders has declared, but others, including state Sen. Kasim Reed and Councilman Ceasar Mitchell, are expected to follow suit in coming weeks.
But Howard won’t wait that long to make a decision about the race. Because of his contractual situation, he’ll need to make up his mind no later than Sept. 26, he tells CL.
Which way is he leaning? We wish we knew. But he did offer insight into one important factor.
“My wife is not on board yet,” he says. “Unless that changes, it ain’t happening.”
If you want to ask Howard what he would do as mayor, you can attend the Buckhead Business Association’s annual luncheon next Friday, where he will be the keynote speaker. But hurry, the $75 tickets are going fast.
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