MUNCIE, Ind. — Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour announced he will not run for a third term as the city’s chief executive. The Republican first took office in 2018 after a stint on the Muncie City Council. He won a second term in a tight race against Democrat Jeff Robinson in 2024. Ridenour r an after corruption in city government was exposed by the FBI, which led to his predecessor, Dennis Tyler, spending time in federal prison. Ridenour ran to improve infrastructure, public safety and make the city more fiscally responsible, according to his campaign website. “We have increased year-end cash four straight years and reduced the Muncie Redevelopment Commission debt by over $16 million, and we have increased our population after decades of decline,” Ridenour said in a statement. “I am proud of our team and their efforts.” During his time in office, Ridenour led the city through the COVID-19 pandemic, oversaw the distribution of federal COVID relief dollars to to local businesses, Muncie being one of eight cities in the world to host both a full and half Ironman triathlon event on the same day, and the city helping hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan resettle in the community. Recently, Ridenour spent six weeks away from City Hall for treatment for prostate cancer. He returned from medical leave in July. Ridenour will remain in office until the end of next year. ...read more read less