Another hat is about to thrown into the ring for the South Bend Mayoral Race.

An official announcement is expected Thursday afternoon from 2nd District Councilwoman Regina Williams-Preston. Her office has announced she will hold an event at the Linden Grill Thursday at 5 p.m.

A press release says Williams-Preston has led the way on a number of issues that are immeasurably important to the future of South Bend, addressing such issues as housing, neighborhood development, education, and living wages.

Williams-Preston has served on the South Bend Common Council for four years and has spent nearly 20 years as a public school teacher and community organizer.