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05/01/2008: "Will He Run Again?"

It is clear from the spate of recent announcements that the local political scene has sprung to life in San Juan County. While a number of elected officials, and would be officials, have formally announced they will be running for office, one has yet to decide. County Councilman Alan Lichter of Orcas is still undecided if he will stand for reelection for Orcas West, District 4.

When asked what might cause him to decide to stand for re-election, Lichter said “the essential element in my thinking is that I've got a number of issues and programs started that I'd like to advance to a successful and secure place in county governance.”

Lichter added that he is “weighing the chances of success, given the changed structure of county government, budget considerations, the present and probable future direction of the county council,” as some of the issues that will influence his final decision; but that he expects he will announce his intentions in the near future.