(KAIR)--As the filing deadline approaches, another candidate enters the race for one of three open seats on the Atchison City Commission.

Atchison County Clerk Michelle Philips confirms that George Ross Jr. filed in her office late Wednesday afternoon.

Ross, a former Atchison County Commissioner, issued a press release hours after filing, saying he feels that his “experience in Public Service at various levels will serve the City of Atchison and its Citizens well.”

Ross becomes the seventh candidate to file for the City Commission race, joining incumbents Larry Purcell, Dr. Allen Reavis and David Haussmann, along with Atchison Planning Commissioner Floyd “Jay” Robinson, Atchison Parks and Forestry Board Member Shawn Rizza, and Michael Hein in seeking an open position.

Candidates have until noon Thursday to file for the November 7 General Election.