City Councilor Announces Mayoral Candidacy

DULUTH- Duluth city councilor, Howie Hanson has announced his intentions to run for mayor.

Hanson's announcement comes before Mayor Ness has declared his intentions to run a for a third term.

While Hanson says making his announcement at this time may have been a lapse in judgment, he stands by his desire to serve Duluth.

Hanson said, "Can I help us get to the next level? Can I find new revenue streams that can help make Duluth more sustainable. Because the path that we're under of taxation and fees is not a model for success and it's not sustainable."

Hanson has been a small business owner in Duluth for many years and has been on the city council for the past year.