South Lake Tahoe City Council candidate leaves the race

There are now nine South Lake Tahoe residents vying for one of two open spots on City Council.

Last week, Luca Genasci made an announcement on social media that he would be discontinuing his campaign. Citing a growing workload with a new business opening, Genasci said did not have "ample time" to dedicate to his new fiancé, family, friends, businesses and local politics.

Genasci owns Lake Tahoe Aleworx with two locations at Stateline and the Y, and a new bar, the Cocktail Corner, next door to the Y location in The Crossing at Tahoe Valley.

"Just as I have up until now, I will continue to give back and stay involved in our awesome community through AleWorX and now the Cocktail Corner," said Genasci on his Facebook announcement. "I greatly appreciate everyone who has supported me in my endeavors to this point."

Genasci and his longtime girlfriend were engaged the week prior to his announcement.

Since the announcement came after the closure of the candidate filing period, Genasci's name will still appear on the ballot. A candidate cannot officially withdraw or pull their name after the final day of filing according to El Dorado County Elections Department.