Three others have already put their names forward for the position.
A midlands teacher is hoping to take the vacant seat on Westmeath County Council.
Sarah Seoige is seeking to be co-opted into the role after Jamie Moran announced his resignation from the local authority earlier this month.
His dad and former OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran, former Sinn Fein councillor Paul Hogan and Irena Djak Cvetkovic have also put their names forward.
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