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r , I' fOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14,2002 Anoka County Commissioner Paul McCarron Not Seeking Reelection After serving as an elected official for more than three decades at three levels of government, County Commissioner Paul McCarron will not be a candidate for re-election for the commissioner seat which he has held for 20 years. During his many years of service to the corrununities of Spring Lake Park, Circle Pines, and parts of Fridley and Blaine, Commissioner McCarron has provided leadership in a broad range of programs. Early in his years as County Commissioner, Paul served as liaison to the Library Board and on the Health and Human Services Committee. Commissioner McCarron's commitment to public safety resulted in the development of a collaborative relationship between the County Board and the Sheriff. He has provided leadership in developing comprehensive solid waste management programs for Anob County. He was instrumental in reorganizing the county administrative structure to become more efficient and effective. Most recently, McCarron provided the vision and strategies for achieving commuter rail services for Anob County residents. Paul McCarron's years of public service began with the Spring Lake Park Planning Commission in 1966. He joined the Spring Lake Park City Council in 1969 and served in the Minnesota House ofRepresen1atives from 1973,82. A life-long member of the Democrat-farmer-Labor (DFL) Party, he was endorsed by the DFL and labor in each of his election campaigns. In addition to his years in public service, Paul McCarron is active in many community service organizations, including Ro1ary, Lions International, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and chair of the Navy Recruiting District Assistance Council. CONTACT: Paul McCarron (763)784-9773