During his farewell address Tuesday, outgoing City Council President Steven Nawrocki announced his plans to become Pueblo�s first mayor since the 1950s.

�In parting, and I can�t think of a better time, Daryl (Acting Deputy City Clerk Daryl Payne), I would like you to present this to the city clerk.

�This is an affidavit from Steven Nawrocki to run for mayor of Pueblo.�

With the surprise announcement came sustained applause from the attendees.

Nawrocki pledged that there will be a �more formal announcement� at a later date.