Here are 9 candidates running for West University Place City Council

Editor's note: West University Place officials confirmed March 6 that Steve Damiani withdrew from the city council race.

Nine candidates submitted their application for the upcoming May 3 West University Place general election, with incumbent Mayor Susan Sample running unopposed and incumbents Mayor Pro Tem John Montgomery and council member Shannon Carroll deciding not to run for re-election this year.

The details

West U residents will be able to vote for all four council member positions and the mayor, each serving two-year terms. Council members can't serve for more than three consecutive terms in each office, according to the city's website.

Candidates filing for the four city council positions include:

• John Barnes, former city council member
• John Bertini, former city council member
• Clay Brett, incumbent
• Steve Damiani
• Matthew "Mateo" Fisher
• Matt Hart, incumbent
• Kalie Jackura Rainsberger
• Nicholas Thomas Stuart

Mayor Susan Sample is running unopposed.

Dates to know

Early voting for the May election will take place April 22-29, according to the Harris County clerk's office. The deadline to apply for a mail ballot is April 22 and the last day to register to vote is April 3.

West U residents can check their registration status on the county registrar's website.