Chick won't run for City Council

Controller Laura Chick, in a statement this morning, said she has been asked a lot about running for the 2nd district seat that will be vacated by Councilwoman Wendy Greuel, her newly elected successor. Not going to happen:

First, I would like to offer my heartiest congratulations to Controller-elect Wendy Greuel on her overwhelming victory on Tuesday. She and I have spoken and we, as well as our offices, will be working together closely to have a seamless transition so she can hit the ground running on July 1st....

It has been the greatest honor to serve the people of Los Angeles as an elected official for the past 16 years. However, it is time for me to move on to other challenges and frontiers; and therefore, I will not be a candidate for City Council.

Though my future plans have not been finalized, I am in the process of finding the right opportunity on which to focus my energies, passion and experience. Of course, once I have made a decision, I look forward to sharing it publicly.

Greuel breezed to victory with 65% of the vote on Tuesday.