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Rhodes-Conway reverses course, won’t seek a third term
Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin • • nation
Key Points:
- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has decided not to run for a third term, citing credible threats to her safety, personal attacks, and sexism as major factors influencing her decision.
- Rhodes-Conway highlighted the increasing hostility and cruelty in public discourse during her tenure, attributing it partly to national political climate, the pandemic, and social media's role in fostering tribalism.
- She expressed pride in her administration’s achievements, including advancements in housing, climate programs, and public transit, while also emphasizing the challenges of managing a large city government.
- The mayor declined to endorse any candidates for the upcoming open mayoral race, preferring to see how the field develops before making a decision.
- Looking ahead, Rhodes-Conway plans to spend more time with family, pursue less public roles possibly in academia or government, and hopes to find new ways to contribute to her community without being the public face.
