Hayes, Stehle enter commission race

Two weeks after withdrawing her name from the race for the District 5 Manatee County Board of County Commissioner’s seat, Commissioner Donna Hayes has announced she will run for re-election.

Hayes said she plans officially to re-file with the election’s office on Monday.

“The issue was I just felt it was time for someone else to take over, but a viable candidate just didn’t come forth,” said Hayes, who announced in June she would not run for a third term. “I need to make sure business continues to thrive in Manatee County.”

Additionally, Palm-Aire resident Paul Stehle on Thursday officially filed to run against Commissioner Joe McClash for an at-large seat.

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