Nick Fish just sent me a statement that says he won't be running again for the Portland City Council, at least not this time around. He writes:

Today I am formally announcing that I will not be a candidate for Portland City Council.

My love for Portland, and my passion for public service, made this a very difficult decision. However, the need to focus at this time on my family, my law practice, and my commitment to public affairs programming on KRCW and to community service outweighs the need to run for public office now.

This decision does not foreclose a future race. I intend to stay engaged in the public debate about the best ways to move our city forward.

For now, I want to devote my time to working on issues I care deeply about – providing access to justice, eliminating discrimination in the workplace, promoting civic engagement, advocating for the arts, ensuring that Portland remains senior-friendly, and developing affordable housing for all of our citizens.

I am grateful for my family and my friends and all those who continue to support my public and private aspirations.