(ABC 6 News) – Randy Schubring, current chair of the Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission, declared his intent to file for Rochester City Council President on the morning of May 21.

In a release, Schubring saying, “Rochester has a strong legacy of innovation, resilience, and community spirit. We must leverage this remarkable legacy as we embrace the current growth and ensure our city is a place where everyone can thrive.”

Prior to his work on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, Schubring was president of the Slatterly Park Neighborhood Association and the Rochester-area Commissioner of the Metropolitan Airports Commission; a position he was appointed to by both Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and Governor Tim Walz.

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Schubring’s announcement comes just under two months since Brooke Carlson, the current president of the Rochester City Council, announced she would not be seeking re-election.