Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, April 13, 1995                   TAG: 9504130080
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-3   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: SARAH HUNTLEY STAFF WRITER
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TEACHER SAYS HE'LL SEEK BOARD SEAT

Flanked by county Democratic leaders, the teacher of government and world history at Glenvar High School said Wednesday he would seek his party's nomination in the race for the Catawba District seat on the Board of Supervisors.

After a falling-out with the Republicans, incumbent Ed Kohinke has decided not to seek re-election when his first term ends. If Harrison is nominated by the Democrats, he'll have at least two contenders. Warren Brown Jr., a Republican, is vying for his party's support, and Douglas Chandler Graham has declared his intention to run as an independent.

Harrison told supporters who gathered outside the Roanoke County courthouse Wednesday that the county needs to provide more entry-level jobs.

"We need to bring about more economic development opportunities which will result in good living wages and keep our children here in the Roanoke Valley," he said.

Harrison also said he would work to bring about more joint efforts among the valley's governments.

"The bitterness that went into the consolidation fiasco has set us behind," he said. "I'd like to see more cooperation, especially on vocational education."

Harrison, 50, who grew up near Buffalo, N.Y., has lived in the county since 1976.

Though Harrison has worked on county campaigns, this is his first time running for office.

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