The Rumor Mill

Many of you read the news last week that our State Representative for the 41st district, Fred Jarrett, will be seeking the office of State Senate (currently held by Brian Weinstien). And in a dramatic move will also be switching political parties. Read more in the Seattle Times. But one outfall of this is that the rumor mill has begun in full force about who would run for the position that Fred is leaving vacant.
I have heard from more than one person that my name has been circulating the rumor mill (amongst many others) as a person possibly interested in pursuing the office. I will state here clearly that I DO NOT have any ambition to pursue any position outside of the Newcastle City Council for the foreseeable future. My current work and family commitments would make it almost impossible to consider a position such as this. I am flattered that people would even bring up my name in reference to such a position but it just isn't in the cards!