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Saroff Makes Run for Mayor

Submitted by Gene Patterson on June 21, 2007 - 8:49pm

The deadline has passed to run in Knoxville's September 25 elections and an interesting name has cropped up in the race for Knoxville Mayor.

Mark Saroff, owner of the McClung Warehouse buildings, filed papers today announcing his intention to run for Mayor.

Also filing papers today is Isa Infante, who lists a Gill Avenue address. The two will face incumbent mayor Bill Haslam. Haslam filed his papers last month.

In the City Council races, the only incumbent facing opposition is Councilman Joe Bailey. Bailey faces Ray Abbas for Council-at-Large Seat A.

Running without opposition are Chris Woodhull, Council-at-Large Seat B, Marilyn Roddy, Council-at-Large Seat C and Bob Becker, 5th District Councilman.

If you're a City resident and aren't registered to vote, you still have time. August 24 is the last day to register for the September 25 election.

UPDATE: Saroff now says he's satisfied with the course Mayor Haslam has set for the city and has pulled his name from consideration.