One incumbent and one newcomer have taken the first step to getting onto the Sturgeon Bay Common Council next year. Seth Wiederanders has taken out the nomination papers to keep his seat on the council representing District 6.  Joining Wiederanders in the process is J. Spencer Gustafson, who looks to replace current council member Kelly Avenson to represent District 4. As of Monday morning, Avenson has not taken out nomination papers to run again for her seat and no one has done it for District 2, currently represented by David Hayes. Potential candidates have until January 7th to file the necessary paperwork with the city clerk's office.

Updated:   David Hayes informed DoorCountyDailyNews.com on Wednesday that he has taken out papers for re-election.