Insiders reported this morning that SLO Mayor Dave Romero has made a final decision not to run for city council in November.

Romero, 81, will be termed out after serving eight years as mayor; previously, he served for eight years on the council and 36 years as director of Public Works.

Romero has been a great friend of local business and a consistent supporter of the SLO Chamber’s vision of a beautiful, safe community with a growing base of head-of-household jobs.

Romero’s 54 years of serving the city and his depth of knowledge are unparalleled.