Mike Whatley has decided against a run for mayor and instead will seek a fourth term on the Covington City Council. Whatley, 59, said Tuesday that he had considered running for mayor, because he "thought it was time to run," but decided to seek re-election instead. "I realized I could do a better job for my constituents as a councilman instead of a mayor, because the mayor does not have a vote," said Whatley, who has been the Post 1 East councilman since 2000.