Dave Montoure, local West Seattle businessman and civic activist has withdrawn from the race for City Council he announced via his Facebook page on Tuesday March 24.

His announcement reads as follows:

Friends, family and fellow small business owners. A little over six-weeks ago, I entered the campaign race for Seattle City Council District 1. It's been a great experience and I have learned a lot from talking to old friends and new acquaintances. However, it is with regret that inform you that I have decided to withdraw from the campaign.
My passion for issues that affect small, independent businesses and the greater prosperity of West Seattle is strong as ever, and I have come to believe that right now, I'm a better advocate as a private citizen than as a politician. I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work as simply, Dave.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.
Dave Montoure

That leaves Lisa Herbold, Chas Redmond, David Ishii, Pavel Goberman, Amanda Kay Helmick, George Capestany, Phillip Tavel, Tom Koch, Shannon Braddock and Brianna Thomas still running for the position.