Councilman Adam McGough

Speculation has circulated for months that Councilman Adam McGough may run for mayor. After he ran unopposed in the last election cycle, it may be the reason he’s drawn two opponents in the upcoming District 10 council race. Neither DeDe Alexander nor Sirrano Keith Baldeo has ever run for elected office, and both are clearly hoping the incumbent leaves the race for higher aspirations.

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McGough hasn’t teased by posting his boots on billboards, as Oak Cliff Councilman Scott Griggs did before announcing his mayoral race in January, but he hasn’t planted re-election yard signs, either. He did, though, schedule an “an announcement” for Tuesday morning.

No one believes McGough will bow completely out of politics, but stranger things have happened. Pleasant Grove Councilman Rick Callahan announced in November he won’t run again after serving six years, and Mark Clayton from Lakewood said this week he won’t seek a third term.

Advocate will cover McGough’s announcement Tuesday and follow District 10 election developments, including candidate forums and debates.

Griggs’ boot billboard

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  • Carol Toler

    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.