I actually ended up being the first candidate at the Elections Office this morning to take out papers to run for re-election. Lowell Jarvis on the PCWA board showed up a few minutes later, and we chatted as we filled everything out.

Of course, Jim McCauley’s crack team provides most of the paperwork electronically on a CD-ROM now. Good for the environment, and easier on the candidates!

The filing deadline is August 8. Some time on or before that date, we’ll head back into the Elections Office to officially file a statement of candidacy and be set to appear on the ballot this November.

And of course, we’ll find out who else might be running between now and August 8. It will be good to know who else has stepped up to run, and I’m sure it will be a healthy debate on the issues facing Sierra College. I certainly welcome the competition.