Invoking LBJ, Jim Bensberg announced today that he would not seek — nor would he accept — the chairmanship of the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners in 2010.
The term-limited Bensberg no doubt will be focusing his attention on his efforts to become the county’s new treasurer. He’ll be competing against county clerk Bob Balink, a tough political campaigner who is also term-limited.
Both Bensberg and Balink have prickly dispositions and don’t seem to care much for the media. So this should be a fun race to watch as Election Day approaches.
It would almost be an act of criminal negligence if the voters return either to public office. The precarious financial situation at the city and the county will require sound administrative types, not amateur politicians.
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