Mick Cornett says he will not seek re-election as mayor of Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said Wednesday he will not seek re-election next year.

Cornett, 58, is Oklahoma City's first four-term mayor and has been the face of the city's renaissance for a decade.

The mayor played a central role in bringing the NBA to Oklahoma City, giving the city its first major sports franchise and creating its identity as a "big-league" city.

His decision to depart when his term ends in April 2018 comes at a crossroads for the city.