{"id":3105,"date":"2025-10-16T02:46:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/3105\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T02:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:46:13","slug":"upper-darby-council-president-will-not-run-for-re-election-delco-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/3105\/","title":{"rendered":"Upper Darby council president will not run for re-election \u2013 Delco Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another Upper Darby council member is calling it quits.<\/p>\n

Council President Hafiz Tunis Jr. announced Tuesday he is not running for re-election.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter much thought and consideration, I have decided not to seek re-election to Upper Darby Township Council,\u201d Tunis said in a post on social media. \u201cAs my term comes to an end, I am choosing to focus on my family, professional career, and the next chapter of my life:<\/p>\n

Tunis joins fellow Democrat Democrat Andrew Hayman and Republicans Meaghan Wagner and\u00a0Brian Andruszko, to decide not to run for re-election.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tunis has been Councilman for the 7th District for over the past five years \u2014 and when he was appointed at just 23 years old, was the youngest council member at the time.<\/p>\n

Tunis said he has dedicated myself to addressing the quality-of-life concerns that matter most to our community, from improving recreation opportunities to enhancing public safety and to make Upper Darby a better place for all.<\/p>\n

He thanked the community for supporting him and is grateful for the opportunity and remains committed to the success of the township.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am deeply grateful to the residents of the 7th District for believing in me and entrusting me with the responsibility of representing you,\u201c he said. \u00a0Your support, engagement, and passion for our community have inspired me every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

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