Iowa City City Councilor Michelle Payne will run for re-election.

Payne, who was first elected in 2012, serves as one of the four at-large members of the council.

“Iowa City is such a wonderful place to live and raise a family,” she said in a news release. “I want to continue being directly involved in how our community, and our entire metro area, positions itself to address opportunities and challenges.  It’s my strong belief that we need to be increasingly proactive in planning for our future.”

Payne has lived in southeastern Iowa City since 2005. She also works as a program manager for MidAmerican Energy.

If necessary, there will be a primary election Oct. 6. The general election will be held Nov. 3.

— by Chris Higgins