Gorden Forgey: Last days to file

The upcoming county commissioner elections have generated a lot of interest. Challenges to the two sitting commissioners whose terms are ending this year have been expected for some time.

This week is the official filing period for candidates seeking office, and so far two candidates have filed to run against Commissioner Greg Partch.

Commissioner Pat O’Neill is expected to have at least one challenger. Commissioner Michael Largent does not come up for reelection for two years.

For several months, three candidates seemed likely challengers to Partch. They were Art Swannack, Bill Tensfeld and K...