The April Janesville City Council election is heating up with one of the incumbents filing a declaration of non-candidacy.

After three terms on the Janesville City Council, president Paul Benson announces he’s not seeking re-election.

Benson says he’s proud of the work that got done during his tenure, including adding hundreds of housing units, development of the south side industrial park, and the hiring of City Manager Kevin Lahner.

The list of candidates who’ve signaled they intend to run includes newcomers Larry Squire, Josh Erdman, Mathew Gonzalez and Billy McCoy; along with incumbents Aaron Burdick and Paul Williams.

There are three open seats on the Janesville City Council.