Commissioner won't run for reelection
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February 23, 2012
To The Eagle:
I would like to thank the residents of Wahkiakum County that have supported, trusted and encouraged me to serve them as Wahkiakum County commissioner over the past three years. I have thoroughly enjoyed my position on the commission and have found it to be one of the most rewarding jobs of my career.
Today (Tuesday) it is with sadness and much contemplation that I am announcing that I will not seek another term as county commissioner for District #1 at this time. I have a wonderful opportunity to potentially enroll my daughter in a Mandarin immersion program, which if accepted would take us outside the county several days a week. While I had planned to pursue a new term until it was guaranteed that she was accepted into the immersion program, I find that with the filing deadline being moved up to May, I need to make sure that all of the voters of my district have plenty of time to consider pursuing the elected position of Wahkiakum County commissioner.
I plan to stay involved in my community and look forward to continuing my work with the Corps of Engineers for sand placement on Puget Island. If anyone should have any questions about running for office, I would be more than happy to share my experiences.
I hope that the future holds another opportunity for me to serve the residents of this community, however at this time, I must follow through on my commitment to raise and provide for my adopted daughter.
Lisa Marsyla
Puget Island
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