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04/04/2006: "Fisher Vs. Knapp?"

Peter Fisher is expected this week or next to join Gene Knapp Previous Story in declaring an intent to run for a position as a member of the County Council. If, as is expected, Fisher throws his hat in the ring, he can expect a strong primary contest from the experienced and highly respected former County Prosecutor, Gene Knapp.

Mr. Fisher is new to the political world of San Juan County, but early on has been very active in the drive to increase the amount of affordable housing in the county. Fisher is a long time resident on Orcas, and according to Lisa Byers of the OPAL Community Land Turst on Orcas, Fisher recently purchased additional property in Eastsound from Gary and Susan Clark, who also sold seven acres of vacant land to OPAL, as opposed to Fisher, who only purchased land, but did not split it off and sell any, as The Guardain had been informed, and reported as such.

The primary race between Fisher and Knapp (and anyone else who may decide to run) will determine who will join Alan Lichter on the Council as one of the two Orcas Island representatives.