Omaha City Councilman Chuck Sigerson ended speculation Monday that he might enter the race for mayor. Instead, the representative from District 7 announced he will seek re-election to his council seat.

Sigerson said he will continue to keep working to avoid increases in property taxes, promoting new develoment and improving the neighborhoods he represents.

Sigerson was first elected to the city council in 2001 and then again in 2005. He said he'll have a more formal announcement sometime in February.

The primary election is April 7th followed by the general election on May 12th.