The Last Week Before the Election

Hello Everyone,

Well, here we are less than a week from the election and if someone asked me today who I thought would be elected, I’d have to say “I don’t have a clue”. Even if I am not elected, I am hopeful that people did listen to what I had to say and will accept it as being both honest and straightforward.

Our election process has always been interesting to watch and even more so now. It is true that I didn’t send out mailings and that I haven’t written as much as I should. That is my fault and I take full responsibility for it. All I can do is apologize and do better in the future, whether I’m elected or not.

One thing happened that does bother me, not that it is a big issue, but it still just doesn’t sit right. I found out that about a week ago, all the campaign signs that had been put up at the junction of Highway 18 and 22 were removed as were those that were put up near the pow wow grounds. At first we thought ODOT had removed them, but as time went on, I think it is safe to say that this is most likely not the case.

This is not the first time that candidates signs has been removed, but it seemed a bit strange since some of them had been up for 2 months, mine among them. I do not and will not say that I think any particular person or any candidates’ supporters are responsible because I don’t know who took them or why. What I do know is that one of the candidates has completed a police report on the issue; what will come of it is anyone’s guess.

I continue to ask for your support in this election and as I’ve said before, I make no promises I can’t keep, except one: “I will never lie to you or tell you ‘something’ just to give you an answer to a question. If you ask me a question I can answer, I will and if I can’t I will tell you I can’t and why I can’t.

I don’t know how to play games with people or work the system; I never have and I never will. Maybe that will cost me the election, I don’t know. What I do know is what I stand for and I can only hope that is enough.

If honest, straightforward answers and a willingness to make the hard decisions and say “no” when necessary are what you are looking for, then please consider voting for me. If you want to understand the financial side of the decision making process, ask me and I will do my best to give you the best information I can. If I don’t have the answer, I know who to ask to get the information, and I will.

Thank you and remember: regardless of who you decide to vote for, the important thing is that you vote; not just in this election, but in every election.