NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Commissioner Ron Sellers is not running for re-election in 2022.
"I feel that I have served the community many, many years in many different ways," Sellers said. "HCC board for 16 years, City of Hutchinson for 8 years, and this past four years on the County Commission."
He plans to spend more of his time out of town in the coming years.
"Personally, as I'm getting older and as it seems the years go faster as they go, I want to travel more," Sellers said. "Even though we moved to two meetings a month, it's hard to be in town consistently for meetings."
Given that Sellers is giving up his seat and two new commissioners will also be elected to expand the board from three to five members, that means a majority of the commission will be up for election this year.
"I think voters are smart enough to vote for people that they feel will be overall good for the county, be stewards of their taxes, but yet keep the county being progressive," Sellers said.
One person has filed for Sellers seat in District 1. Cris Corey has filed as a Republican candidate. Deputy Elections Clerk Jenna Fager said they have not yet had filings for the two new seats.