Poplar Bluff City Council member Philip Crocker says he does not plan at this time to run for a second term.
In a comment for a Wednesday article in the Daily American Republic, Crocker indicated he would file for the April 3 election.
Crocker offered a correction Thursday, saying he misunderstood the message he received.
No one had filed as of Wednesday for Crocker's seat in Ward 4 or that of Mayor Ed DeGaris in Ward 2.
DeGaris has also said he will not file for re-election.
Filing opened Dec. 12 and continues through Jan. 16.
The Ward 2 and Ward 4 spots carry three-year terms.
Filing can be done from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan 16.
Candidates must be 21 years old, a citizen of the United States and have lived in the ward they are seeking election to for one year.
The position of mayor is chosen by a vote of the city council, following the election.