Potter County Judge Nancy Tanner announced Tuesday, Nov. 4 she will not seek re-election after serving more than a decade as the county’s top elected official and more than 35 years in county government.

Tanner said she will complete her third four-year term, remaining in office through Dec. 31, 2026.

In a Facebook post, Tanner said her decision came “after much thought and prayer,” calling her time in office “the greatest honor” of her professional life. She noted that when she was first elected in 2014, she became the first woman to hold the position in the county’s history.

“Every day since, I have tried to lead with integrity, compassion and deep commitment to the people who call Potter County home,” Tanner wrote.

During her tenure, Tanner oversaw major projects including the const

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