Clayton Perry, a former San Antonio councilman, has announced his intention to run for mayor in 2025, despite a controversial past involving a drunken hit-and-run incident in 2022. Perry, who was the council's lone conservative voice, stepped away from politics following the incident but is now seeking a political comeback.
His candidacy is expected to draw attention due to the circumstances surrounding his departure from office.
Perry has expressed regret over the incident, calling it a 'terrible embarrassment,' and is positioning himself for a return to public service.
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Look, no one’s perfect, and Perry owned up to his mistake, which is more than most politicians do. He was the only one standing up for smaller government and personal freedoms on that council, and San Antonio needs that. People should be able to decide if they want to give him another shot, instead of just writing him off over one bad incident. If he’s still pushing for less government interference and more individual rights, I’m all for it. Let the voters make the call, not the media.
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Former San Antonio councilman Clayton Perry joins race to replace Mayor Ron
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‘Champing at the bit’: Former Councilman Clayton Perry is running for mayor
Clayton Perry is looking for a comeback after his City Council career was cut short when he was arrested for a drunken hit-and-run incident in November 2022.
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‘In all the way’: Former councilman Clayton Perry, who had drunken hit-and-run, plans 2025 mayoral run
Former District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry, who paused his political career after a drunken hit-and-run incident, has confirmed he will return to run for mayor in San Antonio’s 2025 election.
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