Another candidate files for council

Another candidate has entered the running for Huntington Beach City Council, bringing the total pool of contenders to 12 so far.

Gregg DeLong, a small business owner and father of three, filed his intention to run Thursday. A first-time candidate, he said he favors building a new senior center, opposes commercial downtown expansion and wants the city to be more environmentally responsible.

“I just thought I wanted to get more involved,” said DeLong, who said he worked in the mortgage industry for two decades before launching his own marketing company.

The general election will take place Nov. 2 next year. Candidates have until Aug. 6 to pull papers to run for council.

— Michael Miller