Mercer County, Pa. - Mercer County Commissioner, Scott Boyd announced Thursday afternoon that he will not be seeking re-election in 2023.

Boyd says this decision not to run again is not a retirement but a redirection of his life. Boyd says he feels like the county is headed in the right direction.

"We're on a great path to economic development and many positive things going on in the county and it's just a relief to see and it should be continuing for many years to come," Boyd.

Boyd plans on spending more time with his family and participating in more church events and other activities throughout the county.