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SARATOGA SPRINGS - Mayor Scott Johnson has announced Saturday that he will not seeking re-election to a fourth term this November.It has been an honor and privilege to serve our City as your Mayor, stated Mayor Johnson. I'm proud that we were able to restore integrity and professionalism to the Office of the Mayor, coupled with common sense principles that remain tried and true. Despite a national recession of historic measure, we were stillable to move the City forward in a fiscally responsible manner to attain many goals long ago established butnever accomplished. For example, we now have the long awaited Recreation Center, a new downtown parking garage, more cost effective union contracts, cost savings through consolidation of City healthcare, construction of Spring Run Trail, enactment of more environmental protections and initiatives, the most defined and substantiated 6 year capital program to date, and the most comprehensive zoning ordinance revision in over two decades, to name some of our accomplishments. Simply stated, we were able to do the job that elected officials are supposed to do, namely, move forward without divisive politics. I have much appreciation and a large debt of gratitude to my staff and all Saratogians who have contributed to our success.Mayor Johnson took office in January in 2008, his term ends in December