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January 5, 2004

ANDERSON TO SERVE AS CHAIR OF SKAGIT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR 2004

SKAGIT COUNTY - The Skagit County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously yesterday to appoint Commissioner Ted Anderson as Board Chairman for 2004. Anderson received the gavel from last year's chair, Commissioner Ken Dahlstedt.

"I'd like to thank you both. We've worked well together as a team in 2003 and I am proud to have served as your chairman," said Dahlstedt in passing the gavel to Anderson.

It is a tradition for the incoming board chair to write their signature in the desk drawer. Anderson took a few moments to read through the names inscribed in the drawer since the Administration was opened in 1977. "It looks like I have the most signatures in this drawer," said Anderson.

This will be the fourth time Anderson has served as chair. In other board action, the commissioners approved committee assignments for 2004. (attached)

For further information, contact: Dan Berentson
Communications Director
360-419-3461