Dugan files, then withdraws from mayor slot in Farmington

Former Farmington mayor Ron Dugan filed as a candidate to return as mayor at the filing deadline and withdrew later that same day.

Dugan filed in the 11 a.m. hour May 19, the last date for candidates in Whitman County. In the 3 p.m. hour, current Mayor Dave Baker filed for re-election. Baker has served for the past two years.

“My philosopy has always been the same,” Dugan said. “If there is a council position or mayor is open and nobody wants it, I will serve.”

Once Baker filed, Dugan rescinded.

“That doesn't fulfill my objective,” he said. “Dave can have it if he wants it.”

Dugan said the peo...