Snellville council member Barbara Bender, who has announced her intentions to run for mayor, resigned Monday as part of a city law requiring members to step down when seeking another office.

Bender made the announcement foll0wing the council's regular Monday meeting. She has served on the city council since 2005.

“I am proud of the meaningful accomplishments I have achieved,” Bender said in a press release.

Bender also announced that she has raised nearly $20,000 for her mayoral campaign.

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