UW-Madison student Ald. Bryon Eagon, Dist. 8, announced Monday he will be running for re-election in the spring.
The UW-Madison senior has decided to join Teach For America and is moving to New York City next year instead of running for a second two-year term on the Madison Common Council.
Eagon said he hopes the next representative for District 8 will work on issues important to both the campus and downtown community.
""It is my plan to support a candidate who will use this position to shape local policy and achieve tangible results, not fight ideological battles or fulfill personal ambitions,"" Eagon said in a statement.
Ald. Mike Verveer, Dist. 4, said he really admires Eagon's sense of public service, which he will be able to continue doing through Teach For America.
""I know I speak for the entire City Council when I say that Bryon will be missed,"" Verveer said.
UW-Madison Student Kyle Szarzynski announced last week he will run for the seat.
