Two commissioner candidates will be on the Nov. 4 ballot for Spokane County Fire District 5 on the north plains, but only one has plans to accept the position if elected.

Tom Williams was named the next fire chief for the city of Spokane on August 25. He said that he is dropping out of the commissioner race because he “won’t be able to commit the time that he thought” due to personal circumstances.

The other would-be commissioner, Brian Scott, remains in the game.

“I welcome the competition. It’s always good when the voters get a choice,” Scott said. “My understanding was he was a long-term firefighter, so I’m sure he was qualified for the role, and it’s unfortunate that he has to withdraw. But if that is the case – that he’s moving on to a bigger and better job – I certainly understand

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