ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. – Former Mayor Ellen Glasser pulled out of the Atlantic Beach mayoral race on Wednesday “effective immediately,” citing “serious medical challenges” as the reason.
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“Although my unwavering desire to serve as Atlantic Beach mayor again has not changed, my body is not cooperating,” Glasser wrote in her resignation letter. “I cannot, physically and in good conscience, continue to campaign in the way that’s necessary to win.”
Glasser asked for privacy concerning the details.
With her withdrawal, the current mayor of Atlantic Beach, Curtis Ford, will be automatically elected, and the race will not be tabulated.
However, Glasser’s name will still appear on the ballot as they have already been printed. Notices regarding that information will be posted in the precincts.
Glasser previously served as mayor from 2017 to 2022 following a career as an FBI Special Agent. Although she is no longer running, she assures people that she’s “not going anywhere.”
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“I have such gratitude for the time I served as mayor, for everyone on the City of Atlantic beach staff, and for the support I’ve had from so many throughout this election cycle,” the letter said. “I will continue to pay close attention to city affairs, and work with the new commission, city staff and other caring community members in any productive way I can to continue to help preserve and improve the Atlantic Beach we all know and love.”
