Kevin Frith is back for another try.
The 61-year-old native of Devils Lake will try again later this year to win a seat on the Ramsey County Commission.
He was beaten in an election two years ago by a few hundred votes. There were three seats open that time and he was fourth in the final balloting.
“Three of the people in that election were from the farming sector, so they might have split the vote,” Frith says.
“And after I had a group of community leaders ask me if I'd run again, I decided to do it.”
Frith knows and realizes the main topic of conversation he'll face center on the rising lake and what to do with the water.
At the same time, however, he also realizes a lot of county infrastructure is being threatened by the water.
The high water table and excessive rain in recent years have damaged many roads in the county.
“It's threatening to shut down a lot of roads too,” adds Frith. “We need to keep them open because it could get dangerous.”
Frith, although he lost the last time, says he has no qualms at all about getting back into the political picture.
He says he's retired and has the time to devote to the job of being a county commissioner.
Frith says his experience as a businessman and knowledge of the situations and problems facing the county would serve him well on the commission.
“One person can't make a big difference, but I believe I can help if we all work together,” he added.
“We need everybody. I've got the time and knowledge to hopefully do some good for their county.”
Frith's late dad, Bill, was a long-time county commissioner.
