Montgomery Mayor Sadaf Jaffer will not pursue reelection.

“I write to share that I am no longer seeking reelection to the Township Committee this November,” the mayor wrote on Facebook. “I am proud of my work in public service over the past three years, particularly my focus on communications, transparency in governance, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. I thank all those who have supported me in my efforts.

“At this time,” she added, “I have made the difficult decision to shift gears and focus on my academic research, teaching, and publications. I am delighted that the Montgomery Democratic Organization has endorsed Shelly L. Bell, Democrat for Montgomery Township Committee – 2020 Campaign for my current seat on the Township Committee. I know that she shares the same commitment to community building that I do. I urge you to vote for her in this year’s general election. Mayor and Deputy Mayor for 2021 will be decided by vote of the Montgomery Township Committee at the Annual Reorganization Meeting on January 7, 2021. I will work cooperatively with my fellow Township Committee members as they transition to new leadership in 2021.

“I look forward to continuing to serve Montgomery Township as mayor until the end of my term this December and I will engage with the community in a different capacity thereafter.”