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    Our Recommendations for the August Election

    You may already know for whom you will vote in the upcoming election.  However, over the years many friends and associates call, email or stop Mary Ann and me and ask for our recommendations.  Because of the large ballot and some lesser known positions that appear on the ballot, we wanted to let you know our thoughts.
     
    Regardless of whether you agree with our recommendations or not, we hope you will cast your vote.  Early voting begins this Friday.

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    Finding Out Who Your Real Friends Are

    Before ever running for the County Commission, I began a career as a political consultant and managed campaigns for more than 15 years.  Someone in my early days as an operative (I can't remember who) said, "In campaigns you always find out who your real friends are." That may be one of the truest statements anyone has ever told me.  In more than sixty campaigns, I've watched candidates crushed by the betrayal of a long-time friend and deeply touched by the unexpected sacrifices of others.  This campaign was no different.