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City Councilor Blake Ewing said Wednesday he will not seek re-election.

“It has been my honor to serve the citizens of District 4 for nearly four terms. I’m proud of the things in which I’ve been involved and of my small part in helping Tulsa to achieve its potential,” Ewing said. “This was always an act of service for me to the city of Tulsa, not a step towards a larger political aspiration.”

Ewing said he believes the public is better served by citizen legislators rather than “long-term, ladder-climbing politicians.”

“It’s time for the season to change and to give someone else a turn,” he said. “I’m excited to see who the people choose and to work with that person to continue the many great things happening in Tulsa.”

Ewing, 38, once owned several downtown restaurants and bars. He remains a minority owner in two restaurants.

He said Wednesday that he is unsure what the future holds for him.

“I don’t even know,” he said.

During his time on the council, Ewing has been a strong advocate for more and better downtown development, stronger design guidelines and improved public transit.