Mayor Mick Cornett To Seek Third Term

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OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett announced today that he will seek a third term as Oklahoma City mayor.

Mayor Cornett was considered as a possible contender to run for the seat vacated by Congresswoman Mary Fallin as she runs for governor, but Cornett said Wednesday his only plans are to run for mayor.

"Lisa and I are certainly aware that there are other political opportunities but we don't intend to consider them," said Cornett. "I expect the next four years in Oklahoma City to be pretty spectacular, and I want to be a part of it.  Let me be as emphatic as necessary - I am not going to run for Governor, or Lt. Governor or Congress.  I am running for re-election as mayor.  We are creating a world-class city and there is much more work to accomplish."

Cornett was elected mayor in 2004 with 57 percent of the vote in a special election against three opponents, and re-elected in 2006 with 87 percent of the vote against two opponents. 

The mayoral election is scheduled for March 2, 2010.