More Ann Arbor City Council candidates file as Tuesday deadline approaches

They're both seeking the 5th Ward seat being vacated by Democratic incumbent Carsten Hohnke, who announced recently he won't seek re-election.

A third challenger in the 5th Ward, Republican Stuart Berry, filed on Thursday.

Council Member Tony Derezinski, D-2nd Ward, and his Democratic challenger, Sally Hart Petersen, both filed and have their campaigns in full swing.

Albert Howard, who is planning to run as a Republican against Democratic Mayor John Hieftje, pulled petitions on May 3 but hasn't filed yet.

Hieftje filed Friday.

Sumi Kailasapathy, who is running as a Democrat for the 1st Ward seat being vacated by Democratic incumbent Sandi Smith, filed on Monday. Her potential opponent, Democrat Eric Sturgis, pulled petitions on Monday but hasn't yet filed.

Kailasapathy, who launched a campaign website at www.sumi4aa.com, announced this week she already has endorsements from Council Members Mike Anglin and Jane Lumm.

"Her personal commitment to the community and to open and transparent government is outstanding," Anglin said in an endorsement statement. "Her professional skill as a CPA would be very advantageous to City Council."

Council Member Christopher Taylor, D-3rd Ward, filed to seek re-election on April 30 and doesn't yet appear to have a challenger. However, records from the clerk's office show Howard, who plans on running for mayor, also pulled petitions to possibly run against Taylor.

In the 4th Ward, Democratic incumbent Margie Teall has not filed yet, but her Democratic challenger, Jack Eaton, filed on April 30.

Armentrout announced on Friday she has launched a new campaign website at viviennearmentrout.com. Warpehoski has launched voteforchuck.org.