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Last update - 14:22 23/04/2008 Ex-Meretz leader Sarid says he won't run for Tel Aviv mayor By Yigal Hai and Haaretz Service Tags: Israel, Yossi Sarid, Tel Aviv  Former minister and Meretz leader Yossi Sarid said on Wednesday he would not run for Tel Aviv mayor in next November's municipal elections. Sarid has recently said he contemplates running, but on Wednesday he announced he decided not to return to politics, merely two years after having retired. "It's too soon for me," he said. "Had I announced my candidature today I would have had to renounce all my previous engagement, including teaching and writing, which are very important to me." Advertisement The current mayor, Ron Huldai, enjoys the sweeping support of the city council, when 29 of the 31 councilors are members of his Labor-led coalition. All major parties have yet to nominate a candidate for mayor even though the elections are due to take place in seven months' time. Yaron Vered, a 53-year-old attorney, was the first to challenge Huldai when he announced about four months ago he would run against him. He has expressed interest in becoming the Likud candidate, but the party has yet to set up a nomination apparatus. Related articles: Former Meretz chair Sarid to address Winograd protest on Monday Tel Aviv decides to retain contract with Gaza City as `twin city` Tel Aviv 2025: Catering to the top 10th percentile Bookmark to del.icio.us   Fake reactor Syrian envoy: Photos of alleged nuke site fabricated by CIA. Modern Moses Commander of legendary Jewish immigrant ship Exodus dies at 90.   1.   Sarid - Not Fit to be Dog Catcher 02:58  |  Tod Zuckerman 27/04/08

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