My oh my, the rumor mill has been churning, but speculation over whether Mayor Eric Johnson was going to resign his post this week and run for higher office appears to have come to an end.
“Trying to find out whether I am resigning, but the ‘story’ is behind a paywall. Hate it when that happens. Anyway, here is the free version: I am NOT running for anything, and I will continue serving our great city as its mayor!” Johnson posted Tuesday evening on X.
Trying to find out whether I am resigning, but the “story” is behind a paywall. Hate it when that happens. Anyway, here is the free version: I am NOT running for anything, and I will continue serving our great city as its mayor! pic.twitter.com/mlMWTgL2rO
— Mayor Eric L. Johnson (@Johnson4Dallas) October 15, 2025
Earlier in the day, reporting on the rumors saw current and former local officials who might have thrown their hat in the special election race triggered by Johnson’s hypothetical resignation give their two cents on the prospect. The mayor did not respond to requests for comment, instead posting on social media some hours later…