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Former Del. Joseph D. Morrissey plans to formally announce his candidacy for mayor of Richmond during an event at the Satellite Lounge on Jefferson Davis Highway next week, according to multiple people who have been invited to attend.

Morrissey, who has not been shy regarding his interest in the job, confirmed an announcement about his intentions is imminent, but he declined to say specifically that he is running.

“I’m planning a major announcement,” he said. “I think that’s fair to say.”

He confirmed the event is scheduled Thursday at 6 p.m.

The Satellite is in the city’s 8th District, which is represented by Councilwoman Reva Trammell. Trammell, who is running for re-election, said she does not plan to endorse a candidate for mayor.

The 8th District also is home to Mayor Dwight C. Jones, who is finishing his second term.

Morrissey said he is planning to meet with about 30 pastors from around the city on Tuesday. “We’ve invited them to a dinner to explain what I see as the future of the city,” he said.

Morrissey served in the House of Delegates from 2008 to mid-2015. He was Richmond’s commonwealth’s attorney from 1989 to 1993.