The Altoona Mirror reports that councilman Jesse Ickes has announced his intention to run for another term in office. Ickes said that Altoona still needs more business and commerce, and he will continue to fight for small businesses. Ickes also has been a champion for ridding the city of blight, and is a solid supporter of city code enforcement office. Ickes says that the safety of the citizens of Altoona is a top priority, and he will work to keep police staffing levels where they are now. He will run on the republican ticket.
