Jacobs to run for re-election as at-large

Orange County commissioner Barry Jacobs has announced that he will seek re-election to the board. Jacobs said he will run for the at-large seat. In his previous four years ago run all commissioners ran at large, but under new rules started two years ago for the expanded county board, candidates can run either as an at-large or district-based candidate. Here’s Jacob’s official statement:

Serving as an Orange County commissioner has been an honor and a privilege. After careful consideration, and at the generous urging of friends, supporters, and colleagues, I have decided to seek re-election in that capacity.

We face a tremendously unsettled economic landscape and a period of significant transition within Orange County government. I believe my experience, willingness to listen, and commitment to seeking collaborative, creative solutions are well suited to guiding us through these challenging times.

I remain firmly committed to quality public education and environmental stewardship; to social justice and a compassionate safety net for those least able to help themselves; to government that is cost-effective and customer-oriented; to meaningful support for sustainable economic development; and to proactive partnerships within and beyond our county in education and library services, transportation and national resource protection, agricultural enhancement and solid waste management, land-use planning and improved service delivery.

Over the coming weeks and months I will share fresh ideas on how to approach the challenges and opportunities that confront us, just as I have through 25 years of leadership as a citizen-volunteer and public servant.