Christopher Silvia, the owner of a restaurant on South Main Street known as “Christopher’s”, is challenging Democratic incumbent Mayor Paul Coogan. Silvia had originally announced his intentions to run for office via a Facebook post on July 10. Coogan is vying for his fourth term, while this is Silvia’s first run for public office — something that he touts as a strength. About 30 of his supporters gathered in front of an abandoned storefront in Fall River’s Flint neighborhood. Incumbent Mayor Paul Coogan is vying for his fourth term, while this is Silva’s first run for public office.