LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A Cobb resident has announced his plans to run for the District 5 seat on the Lake County Board of Supervisors next year.
Philip Reimers said this week he's joining the 2016 race for the seat currently held by Rob Brown.
Brown earlier this year announced his plans not to seek reelection, as Lake County News has reported.
In addition to Reimers, the field so far includes another Cobb resident, businessman and agricultural leader Beau Moore, who announced his run in January.
Reimers' early platform includes an emphasis on rebuilding the economy and tourism.
He's calling for a Lake County renaissance “that would result in accelerated job growth, investment and opportunity” in order to address community needs such as education and law enforcement, and upkeep of roads and parks.
That entire effort, said Reimers, starts with fixing Clear Lake – without taxpayer dollars. Instead, he plans to go after money given away by corporations and foundations.
“With the support of voters we will fix the lake quickly, without tax payer dollars. Together we will make Lake County once again relevant as a place people visit, spend their money, and then go home,” he said.
A full statement written by Reimers is available here: bit.ly/1MO0csY .
Visit Reimers' Web site at www.itsaboutthelake.com or call him at 707-295-0330 for more information.
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