Mallory not interested in state treasurer position

Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon that he was not interested in being appointed to the position of state treasurer.

Mallory was responding to several news reports that speculated he may be leaving Cincinnati for the position.

On Election Day, Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray (D-Pleasant Twp.) won his race for Ohio attorney general against former U.S. Attorney Mike Crites (R-Powell). Cordray's win will leave a vacancy in the state treasurer's office, which will be filled through an appointment by Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D-Lisbon).

A former state senator and state representative, Mallory's name has been mentioned repeatedly as a potential replacement in the treasurer's office. His appointment would've created an open race for Cincinnati Mayor in 2009.

Mallory reportedly had a conversation with Strickland's chief of staff the day after the election about his feelings on the potential appointment.