Two contenders have emerged to succeed Ruthzee Louijeune as president of the Boston City Council next term.

Brian Worrell, the Council’s vice president and chair of the Ways and Means committee, and Gabriela Coletta Zapata, chair of the Government Operations committee, are both jockeying for the role, the Herald has learned.

Louijeune, who succeeded Ed Flynn, is ineligible to continue in the role, which limits councilors to a two-year term as body president.

Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune. This time around, he is jockeying for a chance to lead the Council, a City Hall source told the Herald.

Coletta Zapata is said to be the other top contender for Counc

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