Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, May 11, 1993 TAG: 9305110466
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C3 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: DAVID M. POOLE STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: LENGTH: Short
"I probably will do it," Garrett said, adding he would make an announcement later in the week.
Garrett paid his filing fee with the Democratic Party a few hours before Monday's deadline for eligibility at the party's nominating convention set for May 17.
If Garrett runs, Democrats will field a full slate of candidates for the three supervisor seats on the November ballot. Bob Johnson announced Monday that he would seek a third term as the Hollins District representative. Harry Nickens will seek re-election in the Vinton District.
Eddy, a Republican, had hoped to have no opposition and become the first Windsor Hills supervisor in 12 years to serve two consecutive terms. Voters dumped incumbents in the past three elections, including 1989 when Eddy unseated Garrett.
"I would have the time" to mount a door-to-door campaign, Garrett said. Four years ago, Garrett was busy with his responsibilities as board chairman and member of the county team that negotiated a consolidation agreement with the city of Roanoke.
Garrett is a former television personality who retired from WSLS-TV Channel 10 in 1987.
Eddy, a self-employed electrical engineer, told Republicans last weekend that he was ready to wage a strong effort to defend his seat.
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