This is great news for Franklin County in general, and for St. Albans in particular.  Mike McCarthy ( link  to his website from the 2010 campaign) has just announced his intention to run for the House in 2012.

Even though they will soon be new parents, the McCarthy’s have decided the time is right for Mike to serve his community at state level.

This extremely creative and capable young business owner has chaired the Franklin County Dems ever since Euan Bear stepped down last year, and has an impressive history of community service; most notably with the St. Albans Community Justice Center, and Downtown Master Plan Board.

There is no one whom I would more like to see represent St. Albans in the Legislature.

With the current growth of St. Albans and Franklin County as a whole, it is more critical than ever that we expand the Democratic voice for the district at State level.

In 2010, when Mike made the extremely gutsy move of challenging former auditor, Republican Randy Brock, for the Senate, he gained considerable name recognition, admiration and friends around the county.

Now, as a somewhat more seasoned pol, Mike looks extremely promising to pick-up a second Democratic seat in the House that has seen many years of service from Kathy Keenan, who has also announced her intention to run again.

There will be a campaign announcement in Taylor Park at 4:30 PM Thursday, hosted by one of St. Albans’ most active community volunteers, Denise Smith.  Mike invites his friends and supporters to stop by his business, Cosmic Bakery tomorrow to sign his petition.

You can count me in, Mike!