Multiple registered candidates, including sitting councillors Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Derek Giberson, and Jim Lee plus first-time contenders such as Henry Onwuachu, have created a fragmented field ahead of the October 26, 2026 vote. Marimpietri registered first in May and draws on two decades of council experience, while Giberson and Lee entered later in the spring and summer, splitting support among voters focused on infrastructure, economic development, and local services. With nominations closed in August and limited public polling available, trader consensus reflects the absence of a dominant frontrunner and the potential for late campaign events or voter turnout patterns to shift relative standings among the top contenders.