Clovis Realtor Gayla Brumfield announced her intention to run for mayor Friday afternoon. She joins Gloria Wicker, Rube Render and Tim Ashley in announcing a bid for the office. Mayor David Lansford announced in November he would not seek a fourth term. Mayoral and city commission candidates must file Jan. 8 to run in the March 4 municipal election. The position of mayor pays $8,000 a year. Brumfield, who has owned Coldwell Banker Colonial Real Estate since 1985, said her platform includes: • Economic development — Brumfield said Clovis is poised for growth, so economic development needs to continue in order for more jobs to be available. • Quality of life — Brumfield said she is in favor of bicycle and walking trails and a wellness center. She also would like to see more youth activities. • Infrastructure — Brumfield said she would like to see drainage and streets improved. • Downtown revitalization and beautification — Brumfield said she would like to see Clovis give “a better first impression.” • City services and transportation — Brumfield said she would like to see the residents of Clovis “go more green,” by carpooling or utilizing the CATS buses. She would also like the city to have a recycling plan. Brumfield doesn’t expect her “fivepoint” plan to happen overnight. “We (city of Clovis) are going to need this to be a public private partnership,” she said. “This is really a 10-year plan, but you have to have a vision.” Brumfield serves on the Clovis Community College Board of Regents and the Plains Regional Medical Center Board of Directors. “People can make a difference,” Brumfield said. “I want our kids and grandkids to have a community to stay in and call home.” The mother of two and grandmother of three said she is proud to be a part of Clovis. “I am a Clovis High School, Clovis Community College and a Wayland Baptist University graduate,” Brumfield said. Brumfield, who has been a Clovis resident since 1963, said her years in real estate make her an ideal candidate for mayor. “As a Realtor,” she said, “you have to have your finger on the pulse of the city. “I have passion and experience,” Brumfield said. “I’m running for the betterment of the community.”