 Well two well-known local names will vibe for the city of Bemidji's top elected seat. On Tuesday incumbent Bemidji Mayor Rita Albright filed for what she hopes will be her fourth term as mayor. Albright was first elected to the office back in 2012 and during that time has had an active role in key Bemidji projects such as the sale of properties along the south side of Lake Bemidji and the renovation of the South Shore Park. Albright says that this is just a start and that there's still more work that needs to be done. I decided to file again because I enjoy being mayor but more importantly I think there's more work to be done that I'd like to work on and I think that I can find a way to help our community move forward. So I'm looking forward to some of the opportunities that we have in front of us but also some of the challenges that I know are coming. Former Beltrami County Commissioner Joe Venny has also filed for mayor. Venny has been part of the community for 47 years working as an educator administrator and county commissioner. He'd like to see a redirection of management at the Sanford's event center, improved economic development and continued support for veterans. It's about giving back to my community state and nation and in this case the city of Bemidji that has afforded us so much opportunity and there's so much opportunity yet to be found as we work together in community as a majority of one. So far Venny and Albright are the only two candidates that have filed for mayor. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.