The Saratogian - Private eye takes on Kim for seat: "Private investigator Richard C. Wirth will challenge Public Safety Commissioner Ron Kim in this year's election.
Wirth will run as a Republican. Kim, a Democrat and lawyer, is serving his first term, and has not yet announced a re-election bid.
'I believe the top priority for the Commissioner of Public Safety is providing for the personal safety and security of city residents,' Wirth said in a press release. 'I have the background, training and investigative experience to do exactly that.'
Wirth had a career in government in the Town of Hempstead in Long Island, which has a population of more than 800,000, where he retired as special assistant to the parks and recreation commissioner. He supervised the town's more than 500 lifeguards.
Kim said he doesn't know Wirth, and hasn't made a decision to run again for certain, though he has been leaning towards it. He said his service as public safety commissioner is a big sacrifice for his family.
'They see me a lot less,' Kim said."
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