This story was written by Nathan Prewett of the Trussville Tribune.

PINSON, Ala. (TRIBUNE) – During a meeting of the Pinson Council on Thursday night it was announced that Councilor Glenda Kirkland would concede her District 5 seat to opponent Noel Holt after the municipal election on Aug. 26.

The council met on Tuesday to certify the results of those who were elected and set the date for a runoff between Holt and Kirkland for Sept. 23 until her recent decision to withdraw.

Roberts read a letter by Kirkland in which she said that she decided to concede because of the expenses that would be made to hold the runoff and because she wanted to spend more time with her family.

“I’ve had a wonderful time,” she said. “I’ve enjoyed it but it’s time for me to move on and enjoy myself and my daug

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