MARK SCHUMANN

With Indian River County Commissioner Wesley Davis’s announcement this week that he will not seek reelection, two candidates, Susan Adams of Fellsmere and Jim Hill of Sebastian, have already made known their intentions to run for the District 1 County Commission Seat Davis has held since 2006.

Adams, who’s mother Fran Adams served on the County Commission from 1992 to 2004, said in a prepared statement, “My parents instilled in me a passion to be involved in the future of my community. I am looking forward to working hard in the campaign to bring a positive outlook to the future of Indian River County. After being involved in multiple levels of leadership, I understand how important it is to have strong leadership on the commission and I believe I have valuable experience and attributes to continue moving the county toward a legacy of progress, while preserving the irreplaceable beauty and natural resources of Indian River County.”

Jim Hill, who is serving his third term on the Sebastian City Council, announced he, too, will seek the County Commission seat representing much of the Sebastian River Area.  Hill released his announcement on his Facebook page, Hill wrote, “I would like to thank Commissioner Davis for his many years of service in Indian River County. Over the next several days, I will be announcing my intention to run for County Commission, District 1 seat. Exciting days ahead!