GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. -- Another person has joined the crowded field of candidates vying for Gloversville's top spot. Republican Jo-Ann Clear has announced her intention to run for mayor.

Clear is a former city commissioner of finance and serves as treasurer of the New York State Federation of Republican Women. She is currently an adjunct instructor for SUNY Empire State College for Distance Learning and a consultant for the Montgomery County Community Services

So far, four other people have joined the incumbent in formally announcing their intentions to run for mayor.

Republican businessman Dirk Myers made an announcement last week.

Democrat and former historian Judy Marcoux (mar-Cooh) is also running.

Other candidates include Republicans Dayton King and Todd Grandshaw.

Meantime, Incumbent Mayor Tim Hughes says he welcomes the competition. He says he's seeking re-election because he would like to continue working on the projects that began under his watch.