Four City Council incumbents have picked up papers for the March 7 city election.
The latest getting qualifying petitions are Russell Gilbert in District 5, Chris Anderson in District 7 and Yusuf Hakeem in District 9.
Moses Freeman in District 8 picked up earlier. Anthony Byrd is a possible challenger.
Former District 7 Councilman Manny Rico has already qualified. Others picking up for District 7 are Montrell Besley and Erskine Oglesby Jr.
Pat Benson Jr. and Shelby Patton have picked up for District 9.
Chip Henderson in District 1 and Carol Berz in District 6 have announced that they plan to seek re-election.
District 4 Councilman Larry Grohn is running for mayor.
Mayor
Larry Grohn
Chris Long
District 1
Susan Miller
Jay Nevans
District 4
Darrin Ledford Qualified
District 5
Russell Gilbert
District 7
Chris Anderson
Montrell Besley
Erskine Oglesby Jr.
Manny Rico Qualified
District 8
Anthony Byrd
Moses Freeman
District 9
Pat Benson Jr. Qualified
Yusuf Hakeem
Shelby Patton