Filing for places 1 and 4 on Hutto City Council opens Jan. 29 and ends Feb. 28, with the election to be held May 10.

Place 1 is currently occupied by Councilwoman Anne Cano. Cano, who was first elected in 2009 and re-elected in 2011, said she plans to file to keep her spot on the council.

"I feel like the council we have now is accomplishing a lot, and I want to continue to be a part of it," she said.

Councilman Michael J. Smith, who currently holds Place 4, also stated he will run for re-election in May. Smith was first elected to the council in 2009 and re-elected in 2011.

"We've got a great momentum right now, and 2014 is going to be a big year of change and growth in Hutto," Smith said. "I want to continue to be a part of that momentum."

Candidates for City Council can pick up packets Mon.–Fri. from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at the city secretary's office at 401 W. Front St. To be eligible for election, a person must be a registered voter in the city, have resided in the city for at least 12 months before the election and not paid money owed to the city more than 90 days after due date. For more information, contact City Secretary Christine Martinez at 512-759-4033 or [email protected].