Brookhaven candidate suspends campaign

One of the four people running to become Brookhaven’s first mayor said he was withdrawing from the campaign last week, then a day later clarified to say he was “suspending” his effort.

In an open letter to the media and community, Thom Shepard said he will remain on the ballot to help ensure his contribution to discussions of how the new city should move forward.

Shepard faces Larry Danese, J. Max Davis and Sandy Murray in the November election.