LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Large fields have formed in the November races for the city councils of Clearlake and Lakeport.

This week the clerks of both cities released to Lake County News the final lists of candidates that will appear on the Nov. 5 ballots.

In Clearlake, where three seats are up for election, incumbents David Claffey, Joyce Overton and Russell Perdock are seeking reelection.

Challengers in the election include Tara Downey, a high school secretary; Brett Freeman; Jessica Hooten, a real estate agent; James Rivera; and Mary Wilson, an adult education specialist for Woodland Community College’s Lake County Campus.

In Lakeport, four council seats are on the November ballot.

One of them, for a two-year term, is being sought by appointed incumbent Brandon Disney.

For the other three seats, all for four-year terms, incumbents Michael Froio and Kenny Parlet, and appointed incumbent Kim Costa have filed to run.

Challengers include retired teacher Carl Porter and Christina Price, a real estate broker and member of the Lake County Planning Commission.

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