Steve Howard, Democratic state representative from Rutland, says he plans to announce Sunday that he's running for mayor of Rutland.

That would make him the fourth candidate for the job to succeed John Cassarino, who is retiring when his term is up for vote in March. Also running are businessman and former Alderman Butch Paul Jr.; outgoing Rep. and current Alderman Christopher Louras; and high school teacher and former state Rep. Jerry Kreitzer.

Recent financial troubles in the city have apparently caught a lot of people's attention.

- Terri Hallenbeck