Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart has decided to run for re-election, ending months of speculation that he would challenge Mayor David Condon for the mayor's office.

"I've done a lot of reflection," Stuckart said. "But I like being on legislative side. The council has asserted itself and got a lot done. I want to continue that."

Stuckart said he'll officially launch is campaign on Feb. 17.

Stuckart said there was a "healthy tension" between he and Condon, and noted that the city's accomplished a lot under their leadership. Still, he wouldn't go so far as to endorse Condon's re-election.

No one has officially announced they'll challenge Condon or Stuckart, but names have begun to bubble to the surface.

Councilman Mike Fagan has been mentioned as a potential council president candidate, but he said today that he would not challenge Stuckart, though he had considered it. Fagan said he was leaning towards seeking re-election for his council seat this year, but even that wasn't for certain.

"I have been contacted by tons of folks in my district. I am just so grateful for the folks that are coming forward to encourage me to run for re-election," he said. "This isn’t just an individual commitment. This is a family commitment."

Former Councilwoman Nancy McLaughlin has also been rumored to be considering a run against Stuckart. McLaughlin didn't immediately return phone calls.