Updated at 9:45 a.m.
The Springfield, Massachusetts, City Council president said he hasn't decided whether he'll endorse Mayor Domenic Sarno for reelection this fall.
Councilor President Justin Hurst has clashed with Sarno on oversight of the police department and other issues related to city council power.
Hurst said he wants to see what those running against Sarno bring to the table before making an endorsement. And he would not rule out running for mayor himself in four years.
"I always keep my options open," Hurst said. "My father said you never know when great things will happen. And if that opportunity comes to fruition, then I will certainly take advantage of it, and try to do what's in the best interests for the citizens of Springfield."
When asked if he was leaving the door open to running for mayor in the future, Hurst said: "I'm leaving the door for running for many things open. I don't think it makes sense to ever close your options."
Sarno will face two challengers in September's preliminary election: Yolanda Cancel and Jeffery Donnelly. The two candidates with the most votes with face off in November.
A third candidate, Linda O'Connell, announced Monday morning she was suspending her campaign "due to the sudden onset of a health condition." The condition was not disclosed and the campaign "asked that the family’s privacy...be respected as they navigate this difficult time."
