STAFF REPORT

San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz, who has not yet said publicly if she will run for re-election, is expected to make an announcement on the subject today.

Narvaiz previously told the Mercury that she would announce her intentions on Aug. 18 but a well-place source said early this afternoon that she has changed her plans and will state her intentions today.

I speculated in this blog last week that her near-empty campaign war chest was likely a sign that she would not seek a fourth term. It sounds like I may very well have misread the tea leaves. UPDATED 2:43 p.m.: I was right the first time; she’s not running, according to an e-mail she just sent supporters.

Council member John Thomaides and former council member Daniel Guerrero have already announced bids for the city’s top elected office.

UPDATED 4:15 p.m.: Narvaiz’s statement on not seeking re-election is here.

RELATED IN THE MERCURY:

• Guerrero says he’s running for mayor | July 23, 2010
• Brad Rollins’ Blog: Eyes on Narvaiz as two challengers line up | July 19, 2010
• Narvaiz claims victory after recount | November 17, 2008
• Jamison honored for interim management | May 14, 2008
• Prather withdraws from city council race | May 18, 2009