Cathers to run for Lacey Fire Commission

Dan Cathers, former chair of the Thurston County Republican party, has announced that he is a candidate for the Lacey Fire Commission.

Cathers will run for the seat currently held by John Christiansen.  Christiansen has said he wouldn’t seek re-election, but he hasn’t made it final.

In making his announcement Cathers said he has always had an interest in fire protection and emergency management.

Christiansen has been on the fire commission since 2007.

Also up for election this year is the seat currently held by Judy Wilson.  She has not yet indicated whether she will seek re-election.