Coral Springs Commissioner Roy Gold has announced his candidacy for mayor, nearly 18 months before the elections. He hopes to replace Scott Brook, who will be termed out.

Gold, who currently occupies seat number 3, turned his papers and later addressed a small but enthusiastic group of supporters that included family members and friends.

“It is a little bit away,” Gold said. “ When I ran for the post of commissioner in 2004, I signed up in October of 2002. I’m giving myself an extra month this time as I am running for mayor. I want to win. I want to win bad.”

Mark Gendal, who has announced he wants to run for the post of commissioner, wished Gold luck. “I’m new to politic. He is a great role model for someone like me. I’m sure he will serve the city well if he is elected mayor.”