CR mayoral buzz absent so far

Yeah, I know it's very early.

But it seems like four years ago, the mayoral race in Cedar Rapids was already generating some buzz. Ron Corbett had announced. Others were floating trial balloons. Healthy speculation was underway.

This year, nothing. Zilch. I get asked every once in a while if I've heard of anyone interested in challenging Mayor Ron Corbett ( if he runs for re-election, as I expect.). I haven't heard a single name. City Council candidates are starting to line up, but no mayoral possibilities.

Corbett has caught hell during his term over assorted decisions, but that doesn't mean he'll face credible opposition. It's one thing to criticize, it's another to actually put your name on a ballot. And much of his support comes from those segments of the city -- business, economic development, non-profits, movers, shakers, etc. -- where successful mayoral candidates  come from, generally.

I know we've got four months left before the filing deadline, so no rush. Just wondering if anyone out there has heard anything.