County Supervisor Don Marcus said today that business and family
commitments will prevent him from running for re-election later
this year.
County Supervisor Don Marcus said today that business and family commitments will prevent him from running for re-election later this year.
After announcing his decision Tuesday, Marcus elaborated on his reasoning in a Free Lance e-mail interview today.
“There was always a concern that the obligations and duties associated with being a county supervisor would be challenging,” he said. “I feel confident that I have met those challenges … but unfortunately next year will not be able to commit the time that is required to do the job right.”
Marcus took office at the beginning of 2005 and served as chairman of the board of supervisors in 2007. He told the Free Lance he remains “committed” to serving the remainder of his term, which will end in December 2008.
“I am very proud of the guidance and direction this board has given to the county,” Marcus said. “We have maintained fiscal stability, hired outstanding personnel, worked with the (City of Hollister) and water district to help resolve the wastewater management plan, opened our vision for a new county general plan and more.”
Marcus represents supervisorial District One, which includes much of northern San Benito County. No one has made a “serious” announcement to run for Marcus’ seat, he said.
The county primaries will be held on June 3. According to the San Benito County Elections Office, the normal filing period for supervisorial candidates will last from Feb. 11 to March 7.
