East County Supervisor Joel Anderson is mulling a run for county treasurer-tax collector.

Former treasurer-tax collector Dan McAllister left the elected post he’d held for six terms in August, forcing county supervisors to begin a process to appoint someone to fill the post until early 2027.

Before supervisors began publicly interviewing candidates for the interim appointment on Tuesday, the county clerk read a statement from Anderson saying he would recuse himself because he’s considering a bid.

“In fairness to the candidates seeking to be appointed to the treasurer-tax collector position to serve out the remainder of the current term, I do not believe that it would be appropriate for me to participate in the discussion and decision to appoint a candidate to serve in this role,” Anders

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