SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Richard Venable said that while he has enjoyed serving the people of Sullivan County as mayor for a total of 16 years, he has chosen not to run for re-election.

"I've spent the last 3 years, wrapping up some things and starting some new things," Venable told News Channel 11.

He also said he hopes to be involved in the next election season if he is asked to be.

"I've had various politicians over the years come and meet with me and say, 'well, can you help me in my election?'" Vernable said. "I always tell people, if you have three people that are dedicated to getting elected, you're a lucky person, because most people don't have the need to have politics in their life every day."

"So, it's up to us when we run campaigns to identify who we are, to tell peo

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