Larry Phillips

June 23, 2008 - 11:37am

Phillips eyeing Sims challenge

By Bryan Bissell
Category: Local Tags: Ron Sims, Larry Phillips, King County Executive

Long-serving King County Executive Ron Sims (D-Seattle) may face a challenge from within his own party in next year's race for the urban county's highest seat. The Seattle Times' David Postman reports that King County Councilman Larry Phillips (D-Seattle) has started an official exploratory committee to raise money and consider his chances for King County Executive.

"Running for County Executive is a big undertaking and one I do not take lightly," Phillips told supporters in an e-mail obtained by the Times. "I have a deep respect for the incumbent, as he's done many good things in King County, and I realize that it's hard to move on. But 13 years in office - with an unprecedented fourth term on the horizon - is a long time."

UPDATE: The full e-mail from Phillips can be seen here.

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