By DAVE HAMRICK
dhamrick@TheCitizenNews.com

At least one Fayette County Commission seat will be up for grabs in this year's election, while one commissioner will seek to make history by being elected to a third consecutive term.

“It's time for another bright, intelligent and handsome young person to take my place,” quipped Commissioner Glen Gosa in confirming that he will not run for reelection. He said he needs to concentrate his attention on his business, Environmental Site Assessments Inc., an environmental consulting firm.

Commission Chairman Harold Bost said he also intends to call it quits, but is waiting to see if he feels comfortable with the candidates who qualify before making a final decision.

Bost said it was his plan to run for only one term all along.

Before he decided to run for commission in 1996, Bost said, “It was the furthest thing from my mind.” But he decided he should spend some time in public office in repayment for living in a free society, he said.

“I decided if I win, it's one term and I can feel that my debt has been paid back to the system,” he said.

“My only concern,” he added, “is the fear of special interests getting back in control. I would run if I felt special interests might get back in.”

Bost said he is trying to find a candidate he trusts, and who has “the qualifications it takes to do the job. I've found a few, but they have no interest in running,” he added.

Commissioner Herb Frady, the third board member up for reelection this year, says he will run for his third term. If elected, Frady will be the first Fayette commissioenr ever to serve three consecutive terms.

Qualifying for Fayette's July 18 General Primary will be April 24-28, 9 a.m. to noon. Locations to pay qualifying fees will be announced by the political parties.