GILBERT, Ariz. - The mayor of Gilbert since 2016 has announced she won't run for re-election.
Jenn Daniels didn't immediately give a reason Monday for not seeking a second term. She was appointed mayor when John Lewis resigned and she won election in an uncontested race the following month.
Prior to that, Daniels served on the Town Council for seven years. Gilbert's next mayor will be elected in either the primary in August or the general election in November.
The new mayor's term would begin in January. The Arizona Republic reports that Councilwoman Brigette Peterson filed paperwork for a mayoral run less than 30 minutes after Daniels' online announcement.
Peterson has served on the Town Council since 2015.
