 The election featured seven, and, at one point, eight hopefuls all competing for the three available Councilmember seats; only one of those seats did not have an incumbent running for reelection.The Council also internally elects a board of five officers—including the President and Vice President—who comprise the Council's official "Executive Committee".For 2017, President Leon and Vice President Claessens are joined by Councilmember(s) Mariam Barnes, Aram Ordubegian, and Sophal Ear, who were elected to hold the posts of Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary, respectively.