News : Council elections: Three candidates have filed, deadline is Sept. 21

With exactly one week to go before the Sept. 21 filing deadline for candidates, three candidates have filed papers for the Nov. 7 election. Incumbent Brian Parr has filed for the at-large seat he holds. Gary Garwood has also filed papers for that seat, according to City Clerk Cindy Michael. The only other candidate to submit a nominating petition is Rich Hainstock, who is running for Mayor. Long-time Mayor John Watson had previously announced he will not run again for Mayor, but said he has taken out papers and is considering a run for city council. Dean Haack announced that he has taken out papers to run for Mayor, and is currently collecting signatures. Up for election this year along with the mayoral seat at at-large position are the 1st Ward seat held by Ron Hessenius and the3rd Ward seat held by Bud Maynard. See the election calendar for citiesHERE.