A familiar name will be on the ballot in Essex.
Randy Voakes is seeking re-election in ward one — he filed his nomination papers on Wednesday.
Voakes has served four terms and says he was considering a run at the mayor's seat but decided against it.
He tells AM800 news, he felt he might lose his "strong voice" on council for the taxpayers if he was elected as mayor.
Also running in ward one are Tom Holland, Phil Pocock, Fred Groves and Morley Bowman.
The last day to file nomination papers is July 27th.
The municipal election is October 22nd.