Kennedy Throws Hat In Ring

Councilman Mike Kennedy made his re-election bid official this morning by filing his candidacy papers with the city clerk’s office. Kennedy, who won a three-way race for his council seat in 2005, will face challenger Jim Brannon in November. Among those signing his petition are: Tony Stewart, Thom & Melinda George, Ron & Nancy Edinger, Jim Winger, and George & Kathleen Sayler. LaDonna Beaumont is Kennedy’s campaign treasurer. Filing deadline for city office is 5 p.m. Friday.