The designation would allow the city council candidates to participate in the upcoming election without putting their federal jobs in jeopardy.
Statement comes in the wake of Republican committee endorsing Kelly in Ward 3 election.
Endorsement remains for Ward 1 candidate Matt Rowe, whose opponent Ken Gantt is a federal employee barred from participating in partisan elections.
Former planning commission chair will represent Ward 3 through the remainder of term.
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