It will be a crowded field in the November election seeking three seats on the Hood River City Council.  Unless someone withdraws by Friday, seven candidates will be on the ballot looking to replace three incumbents who decided not to seek re-election.  The Hood River Council hopefuls are Susan Johnson, Joseph Sheahan, Bob Palmer, Dave Bick, Becky Brun, Timothy Counihan, and Peter Cornelisan.  The three current Councilors whose terms expire at the end of the year:  Brian McNamara, Ed Weathers, and Carrie Nelson, all decided not to seek re-election.  There were no last minute filings for Hood River Mayor…leaving Paul Blackburn and Greg Colt looking to succeed Arthur Babitz, who is not looking for another term.  In The Dalles there will be a three-way race for City Council position three with incumbent Bill Dick challenged by Russ Brown and Brian Stevens, and Carolyn Wood looks to be re-elected to the at-large seat while being opposed by Taner Elliott.  Mayor Steve Lawrence and Position 1 Councilor Tim McGlothlin are both unopposed on the November ballot.