Ron Peterson said Jan. 22 that he will not file for re-election to the Hall County Board of Commissioners. (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
GRAND ISLAND – Hall County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ron Peterson announced Jan. 22 that he will not seek re-election.
Peterson said at the State of the City event where he was speaking Jan. 22 that he would turn 79 this year.
He encouraged people to consider serving the community, noting to consider it as public service, not a political activity.
He said he has learned a lot about what is going on in the community by serving as a Commissioner. He has been involved in groups including the Central District Health Department Board, Senior Citizens Industries, Mid-Nebraska Individual Services, the Economic Development Corporation advisory board, Grand Island Public Schools’ Key Communicators group, and Grow Grand Island.
Phil Wieck, 37, filed Jan. 13 for the District 7 position.
