Shoring up South Dunedin’s future by enhancing its ability to react to bursts of wet weather amid climate change was one priority, he said.
Fighting for the South to have a suitable hospital might be another, although Mr Radich said he hoped a satisfactory result might be achieved within the next year.
A year out from local body elections, the Otago Daily Times asked mayors in the South if they intended to stand again.
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark, Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan and Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan are three who will not seek re-election.
First-term mayor Mr Radich said he would not be joining them.
"There are many things that I still want to do," he said.
Mr Radich did not mention getting groynes at St Clair Beach as a matter of unfinished business, but it could be assumed to be on his list.
Shaping the council’s 2025-34 long-term plan amid pressure on rates and debt will be crucial for defining the term.
In recent elections, Dunedin has had a series of city councillors put their names forward for the mayoralty.
The list of existing councillors who have previously run for the top job consists of Sophie Barker, Lee Vandervis, Bill Acklin, Carmen Houlahan, Mandy Mayhem, Christine Garey, Andrew Whiley and Jim O’Malley.
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board chairman Andrew Simms could be a contender and there is usually speculation businessman and former television presenter Sir Ian Taylor might stand.
