Guthrie as new commissioner?

Word from Marc Guthrie, newly elected as city council president, is that, no, he won't be jockeying for the county commissioner's seat being vacated by Marcia Phelps.

Marc remembers his two terms as commissioner back in the Don Hill era as rewarding and enjoyable, but for now he's hooked on the council presidency. He is, he said "highly honored and humbled that the people of Newark re-elected me to the post last week."

The question about the commissioner's chair arose, he said, because "I have been approached by some folks from both parties regarding the vacancy."

In a prepared statement, Marc had this to say ...

"It’s been thirty-three years since my first election and I’ve been honored to serve in nearly every level of government; however, I can’t imagine ever seeking elected office again outside of this community. I look forward to working in a bi-partisan manner with City Council and Mayor-elect Diebold toward building a better Newark for our children and grandchildren."