Brookhaven Councilwoman Declines State House Run

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BROOKHAVEN GA -- District 1 city councilwoman Linley Jones says she will not be seeking a state House seat this fall.

Jones told the Reporter Newspapers that, despite some rumors, she will not challenge state Rep. Taylor Bennett for his House District 80 seat.

Jones most recently won a full term to Brookhaven’s city council, replacing Rebecca Chase Williams, who assumed the role of mayor after J. Max Davis’ resignation.

Bennett defeated Davis in November to replace Mike Jacobs.

Bennett has come under fire from local Republicans for hiring what they call an unnecessarily large legislative staff for a rookie lawmaker.

District 80 includes portions of Brookhaven, Chamblee, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.

So far only Republican Meagan Hanson has announced her candidacy.

Bennett is widely assumed to be seeking re-election later this year.