For the most part, it makes a Democrat seat nearly impossible, except for one area occupied by a Republican who is well loved by the strong Democrat constituency.  THAT commissioner is as hard a worker as any on the board.

My own district was shifted, placing me in opposition to the chair as our districts were blended.  Frankly, I hadn't originally thought of running for the newly formed district, but some continuing irresponsible editorializing is drawing me in.  

I must now prove them wrong.

Coonan, "retired" from his fireman job, and then requested unemployment so he could buy his new bar.  The county was charged the UE, and that of course made the news.