I’m running for Clerk of Courts
A couple of updates on my political life, before I can sign off for the holidays…
1. I entered the County Council race because County government is where I can make the biggest impact — more than even state or federal. I initially sought the entry-level position in County government. It required replacing Gloria Rodgers, a 3-term incumbent Republican. Meanwhile, leaders of the Republican Party believed that Gloria should continue serving on County Council, and that I should set my sights higher–for a county-wide campaign to win the Clerk of Court’s race. For a long time, I disagreed with them. But after much prayer and discussion with my team of advisers, I came to agree that my efforts are better spent to replace a very liberal Democrat and to bring fiscally conservative leadership to a large office. Much more on that race to come…
2. Now that Gloria Rodgers is no longer my opponent, this next point will have a little less impact, politically. But I still must clear the air for the sake of my own reputation. Two weeks ago, Gloria Rodgers’ campaign treasurer claimed I made “racist comments” in the 2018 election. In recent days: (i) Gloria has stated that her treasurer was speaking on his own behalf, and not for the campaign; and (ii) The treasurer has provided “evidence” to support the attack. It’s a political ad produced by a Super PAC from Cincinnati, which I had nothing to do with. More importantly, there is nothing racist about it. You can see it for yourself below … Thank you to all of the people who had my back during this awful time. I will never forget it.
