John Harwood intends to seek another term as mayor of the District of Clearwater.
And he plans to run again to represent the Clearwater-Blue River area on the board of School District 73.
The longtime local resident made the announcement to the Times last Monday.
Elections for both positions, as well as for the six positions on town council, will be held on Nov. 19.
"The nomination papers are just coming out," Harwood said, "and I felt I needed to let other people know my plans so they can make their decisions accordingly."
Harwood said that he wants to continue as mayor in order to continue the work he has begun- things like negotiating highway access and development of areas.
"We're just getting the foundations established," he said.
He noted that during his terms in office the municipality has moved forward on establishing relationships with groups outside the community.
"You need to know where those doors are and how to open them," he said.
He is seeking his third term as mayor. Terms are usually for three years, but his first term was the first after incorporation as a municipality and so was only for one year.
As for the school board, Harwood felt he serves a useful role through his ability to act as a bridge between the different groups involved. He believes his experience allows him to understand the points of views of administration and teachers, plus he has a good understanding of rural schools.
As a parent with two children still in school, he keeps well in touch with the system.
Harwood would like to serve another term as school trustee but does not plan on trying to be school board chair again.
"That's a lot of travel," he said, although he noted that videoconferencing now allows rural trustees to accomplish more without making the long trip to Kamloops.
If successful, this would be Harwood's fourth term as a School District 73 trustee.
"I think my biggest asset is I have the time, especially for the mayor's job - that averages three or four days a week in the office or in Kamloops," said Harwood.
"I don't see these positions a stepping stones in a political career. I've discussed it with my family and with my doctor," he added.