Mr Cadogan (59) formally announced his candidacy yesterday, and told the Otago Daily Times he was looking forward to the continued opportunity to devote himself to an area and job he loved.
Although no other mayoral candidates were registered as yet, Mr Cadogan acknowledged a fourth consecutive three-year term as mayor could not be assumed.
''Elections are a time to define your hopes, goals and aspirations for the district, and listen while the public speaks.
''I still hold true to the values and pledges I put forward when I first stood for council in 1998, and hopefully our track record under my mayoralty will stand us in good stead.''
Although ''significant gains'' had been made in Clutha, they remained ''transient'', he said.
''We've gone from 50 projects on the books to more than 200 at the last count, and although we've come a long way, I'd like to see those projects and the progress they've brought to the district come to fruition.
''That's why I'm standing once again.''
His most recent three-year term had been ''challenging, but rewarding''.
''I've been through some defining fights ... including the Roxburgh children's village closure, Telford's threatened closure, the ongoing fight against meth and lobbying for improved police coverage - some won, some not.
''But I've learnt from every moment and believe I've come out a stronger negotiator and politician.''
If elected, the key to a fourth term would be ''harnessing the district's potential'', he said.
''We've been lucky with the economic environment, and have a council that's more fit for purpose than it's ever been.
''Now we need to listen to the new dominant voice of our district - the next generation - and help realise the bright future they see ahead.''
