Pavlis Announces His Intention to Run

A familiar name has surfaced for next year's City Council election. Nick Pavlis today announced he will seek the 1st District seat being vacated by term-limited Councilman Joe Hultquist.

Pavlis served as an At-Large member of City Council from 1995 to 2003. "I think it is important for the 1st District to have a Council person who is involved, effective, and knowledgeable," Pavlis said in a news release. "That can make a tremendous difference in representing any community, and I know I am that person."

Pavlis says his campaign will emphasize protecting individual communities and neighborhoods, but also encouraging what he describes as "quality growth and development. He says sound fiscal management and public safety will also be priorities if he's elected to Council.