Denise Kupperman, a leader in the effort to build a new library in Holbrook-Palmer Park, Bob Roeser, and Jo-Ann Sockolov took out candidate papers from Town Hall today (July 27), the first step in a possible run for Atherton City Council.

Others who have pulled papers are incumbent Elizabeth Lewis and Cary Wiest, who ran unsuccessfully in 2010.

No one has filed papers, which would make them official candidates in the November race for two council seats. The filing period ends Aug. 10.

Ms. Kupperman, the chair of the town's Library Building Steering Committee and a frequent audience member at council meetings, said she is still mulling over whether to run. She plans to gauge community support "to make sure it's a realistic thing to do," she said.

Mr. Roeser could not be reached for comment for this article. At the June 20 council meeting, Mr. Roeser spoke to the council about the need for resurfacing the tennis courts in Holbrook-Palmer Park, indicating he's willing to organize a group to raise private funds for the work.

Ms. Sockolov could not be reached for comment. Her LinkedIn profile says she is president of the Redwood City Education Foundation.

Because her legal last name is Byrne, she will be required to use that name if she stands for election, according to Theresa Della Santa, the town's city clerk and interim city manager.

Incumbent Kathy McKeithen, whose term expires in December, has not stated publicly whether she will run again.

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