Mayor Myron Iwanski has decided not to run in next year's election for County Mayor.
"I appreciate the positive feedback and comments encouraging me to run. However, I will stand by my commitment not to run in 2012."
"I have enjoyed my time over the last 10 months as mayor. With the cooperation of many folks, we have made significant progress in solving some of the problems facing Anderson County."
"We have addressed some long standing major capital project needs at the jail and our schools and some serious building maintenance needs. We have built the foundation to expand our industrial and retail tax base in a way that can help us avoid the need for additional tax increases."
"We have reduced spending across the board on operations while maintaining services and increasing our fund balances. We are now working closely with our cities and are using grants to improve infrastructure in our rural areas."
"Not running will allow me to focus the remaining nine months of my term on building on the progress we have made on these and other issues."
"I am hopeful that the mayor we elect will be someone who can help bring folks together in a cooperative way. I am pleased that Warren Gooch and Tim Isbel recently decided to run. Each has the experience to provide the leadership we need."
