Carpenters' union official Bruce Lydem, who's been active in Democratic politics for years, said Tuesday he's going to run for a 2nd District City Council seat.
Lydem said he didn't make an announcement at the town committee session Monday night because he had a few more people to discuss the move with before disclosing his plans.
Lydem would be on the ticket with first-term Democratic Councilor Kevin McCauley, assuming no other candidates emerge.
The Democrats have an opening for a council slot in the district because third-term Councilor Ellen Zoppo opted to run for mayor this time around.
Lydem, who lost a council primary in 2003 to Tom Lavigne (who, in turn, lost his seat in a 2005 primary to McCauley), is widely respected in Democratic circles for his campaign efforts, grace in defeat and calm demeanor.
Lydem said he doesn't know if others are interested in running as well.
But, he added, "I hope there is no primary."
One Republican challenger has emerged in the district, Ken Cockayne, who has served on the city's Roberts Committee since its beginnings back in the Nicastro administration.
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