Now that the Republican ticket is starting to take shape for the fall elections, rumors are beginning to surface about the process-oriented Democrats.

Word from City Hall is that former Mayor Val Keehn is considering a run for office. What office, you ask? No word yet.

Reached today on her cell phone, Keehn said she was considering a run for office, and that she had taken some steps to enable her to do so, should she decide she wants to seek a city or county post. But, she did not say which post she was considering, and added that she has not yet been interviewed by the City Democratic Committee.

Commissioner of Public Safety Ron Kim said that he expected to make an announcement in the coming weeks, but declined to say what post he would seek. In reaction to Mayor Scott Johnson's announcement on Wednesday, Kim said he noticed that the press release did not include any reference to the recreation center, which has been Johnson's most-ballyhooed project, and possibly the one least popular with city residents.

Commissioner of Accounts John Franck has said many times that the Democrats can re-take control of the city government if they find a way to work together. As the blue ticket begins to take shape, I think we will see how unified that party can really be...