What an honor it is

I have trouble putting into words the feeling that I am getting each time that someone shows approval about me running for commissioner. I talked with two ladies yesterday and they were just bubbling over with excitement and wanted to do things to help me get elected. I have to ask myself what does that mean? If it means that they are glad that someone like me could be the one to represent them and be their voice in Knox County government, if it means they trust me to do that, wow, it almost overwhelms me. What an honor... and watch out because I am starting to get greedy for that feeling. Thank you all for your support and I want you to know how much it means to me. I will not let you down.

Knox Young Republican meeting

The Knox County Young Republican club met last night at the Greene Hills Grill and although the scheduled speaker could not attend it was a very beneficial meeting for all and I was not the only candidate represented there. County Clerk candidate Foster Arnett and his wife Dottie were in attendance and Foster appears to be well prepared for the primary race approaching in February. The current county law director John Owings had three very supportive representatives at the meeting. The group mostly carried on discussions surrounding everything from the presidential candidates to the 1982 World's Fair. It was good fellowship and a good time. We missed you Brian.

Full Speed Ahead!

I am about four months into my campaign for Knox County Commissioner of the 6th district, and I have to say that campaigning is everything they say it is. I am tired, my family is tired, and the hardest part (fundraising) is just beginning. We are still extremely motivated and I get more excited with every hand shake, every encounter with a critic, and every smile and nod of approval for what I am trying to do. What I love most about campaigning is that even if you don't win, you still win. There is no way to lose because you get to meet so many people and you build relationships with those you would never have known because they work and live in different circles. We participated in the Powell parade celebration on the 4th of July and all I can say is "WOW". One of my favorite songs is My Hometown by The Boss and when we were walking down Emory road (downtown Powell) I felt like I was living that song. We were surrounded by smiling faces and proud families all sharing this day together as a community. We reached a lot of people on the 4th and I say reached because we do have a message to get out to the people. They have convinced us that they are the people who are supposed to be controlling what happens to the citizens of Knox County and we have allowed it to continue for far too long. We have seen the greed that comes with sustained power in the excessive waste of taxpayer money, and the outright slap in the face of this year's county government appointments. We can put a stop to it. Whoaa...where did that soap box come from. I will end with thanking all those who walked with me and showed their support for me and my family on the 4th, you guys were all amazing.