The city GOP committee announced it's slate of candidates for November's elections after their committee meeting earlier this Monday evening.

As expected, all four Republican incumbents will seek re-election (Mayor Scott Johnson, Commissioner of Finance Kenneth Ivins Jr., Commissioner of Public Works Skip Scirocco, and Supervisor Matthew Veitch). All four have been endorsed by the committee.

In addition, the GOP committee endorsed Richard Wirth, who is going to make a second bid for Commissioner of Public Safety.

Here is a statement from GOP city chairman John Herrick:

“The candidates that we’ve endorsed have a great vision for Saratoga Springs,” said Herrick. “In addition, since Republicans gained control of the City Council, we’ve seen continued prosperity for the City, but just as importantly, we’ve seen civility and cooperation that never existed the previous two years under a Democrat majority.”

In 2007, Republicans won four of the five races they contested, and said in the release that they hope to continue the momentum in 2009.

Although the GOP could opt to endorse additional candidates later this month (petitions to run for office are not due until mid-June), at this moment, it appears that Democratic incumbent Commissioner of Public Safety Ron Kim (if he decided to run for re-election) will be the only Democrat to face an election challenge.

Democrat Joanne Yepsen holds the second Supervisor seat, and will run for a third term. Commissioner of Accounts John Franck will also seek his third term.

*No post Tuesday, as I'm taking a personal day to work on a passion project.