Carey says, "My oath of office was to spend 36 months, not 32, representing the people of the Borough. I could not do both at the same time fairly. I would have to resign as Borough Mayor if I was to ethically keep my oath to the people and to God."
"I have no intention of resigning to run for re-election," he adds.
With Carey deciding not to run, it leaves the current field of borough mayoral candidates at four: Dale Bagley of Soldotna, Ron Long of Seward, Debbie Brown of Kasilof, and Fred Sturman of Soldotna.
Carey outlines some of his priorities for his remaining four months in office. He says he will be implementing the 2012 budget that was recently approved by the assembly, he will be opposing the proposed change in assembly member term limits from two to three terms. The assembly has an ordinance up for public hearing that would put that question to voters in October.
Carey also says he wants to reach to connect with younger borough residents.
"Young people do not come to our meetings because we are not user friendly. We are dinosaurs when it comes to technology and social networking. I will be working during the next four months to get Borough meetings electronically on-line and saving paper."
Carey also recently completed a one-year "discernment" training through the Catholic Church. That has led to his application to a four-year program to become ordained as a deacon.
Carey says, "I can think of no better way to spend the rest of my life than as a member of the Christian clergy. I hope people will pray for me during the next four years and that the next four months as Borough Mayor will include my most productive work for resident taxpayers and the great people who work for the borough. I will certainly be praying for them."
He says he plans to apply for the program this week.
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