The race to be the next City of Perth Lord Mayor, to fill the role vacated by Basil Zempilas, ramps up as six candidates have put their hands up for the position.
WA Labor has announced City of Perth councillor Viktor Ko as its candidate for Curtin, to run against incumbent MP Kate Chaney and Liberal party's Tom White, two months from the election.
All four City of Perth councillors up for re-election on the weekend have retained their seats following a recount that narrowly handed the final spot to incumbent Viktor Ko.
West Coast Eagles' inaugural coach, Greens WA's former state secretary and a three-term state representative are among a list of notables running at next month's council elections.
City of Perth councillors have accepted thousands of dollars' worth of gifts since October, with Perron Group, Rio Tinto and Primewest among a notable list of benefactors.
