Ypsilanti City Council Member Pete Murdock, D-3rd Ward, said he is considering a run for mayor.
If he runs, Murdock will challenge Ypsilanti Mayor Paul Schreiber, who has confirmed he is running for re-election.
Murdock declined to discuss whether he had pulled paperwork, but said he is in "an exploratory stage." The deadline for potential candidates is May 11.
Murdock has a long history in Ypsilanti city government, including serving as mayor from 1982-89 and five elected terms as a council member. He has also served on numerous city committees.
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