Duane Straswer says it was a tough decision and he waited until just before the deadline before opting to not to seek a fourth term on the Nevada City Council. Strawser had revealed recently that he’d accepted a job with the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District…

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Strawser, who will stay on as mayor through the end of the year, says another major factor delaying his decision was the quality of the candidates seeking his vacated seat. And without being specific, he said two of the four would be excellent fits, but also alluding to incumbent Erin Minnet. He says making sure the courthouse stays in Nevada City should be a top priority…

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Other priorities include homelessness, health, and cannabis. Meanwhile, Strawser also indicated that he hasn’t ruled out another run for public office in the near future, without being specific.