COUNCILMAN TO SEEK AGEE'S SEAT IN HOUSE

                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, January 21, 1993                   TAG: 9301210208
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B3   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: Dwayne Yancey Staff Writer
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COUNCILMAN TO SEEK AGEE'S SEAT IN HOUSE
Salem City Councilman Howard Packett put out the word Wednesday that he'll seek the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates seat being given up by Steve Agee, R-Salem.
But in an unusual move, Packett delayed the traditional announcement-day news conference until February.
Packett, an advertising executive, could face opposition for the Democratic nomination from former Roanoke County Supervisor Lee Garrett.
Earlier this week, another Democrat who had expressed interest said he wouldn't run after all. Ross Hart, a Salem lawyer, said he would not seek the nomination due to family obligations - but added wryly: "Since it seems to be the thing to do to announce early for office, I'm hereby declaring my candidacy for the year 2001."
Morgan Griffith, another lawyer from Salem, remains the only announced Republican candidate for the seat that Agee is giving up after 11 years to run for Virginia attorney general.
The district covers Salem, much of Southwest Roanoke County and eastern Montgomery County. - DWAYNE YANCEY
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