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Pace Won't Seek Seventh Term in Old Saybrook

In an exclusive interview with Harbor News Senior Staff Writer Becky Coffey this morning, First Selectman Michael Pace announced officially that after six terms and 12 years as the town's leader, he will not run for a seventh term.Harbor News.

"Twelve years ago I ran on a positive message of building a positive exemplary community. Since then, in each election, the town has shown their support for our vision as I've won between 60 and 70 percent of vote. I'm proud most of all, that we implemented the vision with the collective effort and partnership with a lot of people including Bill Peace, town staff, and the town's civic organizations. We've implemented the vision and it's time for me to go off and do something else," said Pace.

Pace's announcement now sets the stage for a scramble by aspiring candidates to see who will succeed Pace in November as the town's new first selectman.

Read the full story about the interview, Pace's legacy to the town, and his future plans in the Thursday, June 23 edition of the