Two Orem City Council members plan to seek re-election this year, while a third, Les Campbell, said that eight years is enough for him.

The deadline to file as a candidate is July 16.

"I do not consider myself to be irreplaceable," said Campbell, who is finishing out a second four-year term. "There are many, many good people in this community who could do service to the community as a city council member, and I would hope that we would have lots and lots of applicants."

Campbell also expressed support for colleagues Mark Seastrand and Margaret Black. They were appointed to their seats and have decided to try to hold on to them.

"I'm excited for the opportunity to try and get elected and serve four more years with a great mayor and council," said Seastrand, who also complimented city staff members with whom he has worked. "Orem has a lot of good things going for it."

Seastrand was appointed by the city council to fill the seat held by the late Doug Forsyth, who died in December 2005 while in office.

Black was appointed to her seat in January after Stephen Sandstrom departed to serve in the state Legislature.

Black said it has been "a great privilege" to serve on the council, and believes she can make a contribution because of her background in community leadership and service, combined with the training she has received in all aspects of city government.

"I will study and work with creative vision to understand issues, make wise decisions, solve problems, meet needs and accomplish goals that will preserve and enhance our city," Black said.

If six people or fewer file for the election, no primary will be held, said city recorder Donna Weaver. However, if seven people or more file, a primary election will be held on Sept. 11.

A final municipal election will be on Nov. 6.

The deadline to file to run for office is 5 p.m. on July 16. Those wishing to file for a council seat should go to the city recorder's office in the Orem City Center during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

There is a $35 filing fee, said Rachelle Conner, deputy city recorder.

Candidates must be registered voters who are at least 18 years old and have lived in Orem for the last 12 months.

This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page B1.