Pirok won't seek re-election to Champaign council seat

CHAMPAIGN – Ken Pirok doesn't plan to seek a third term on the city council.

Though he said his plans aren't fully formulated yet, Pirok, 39, said Monday he expects to move to another city during the next four years and that he doesn't want to leave District 5 residents in the lurch.

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