"Aren't you running for Commissioner?"

I've heard from a few people who are puzzled. They heard somewhere that I'm running for Jackson County Commissioner, but wonder why I haven't been mentioned in Mail Tribune's editorial endorsements when every other candidate has been, why no Golden signs have sprung up in anyone's yard, why they're not seeing me ask for votes on radio or TV or post-card mailings. Most don't know that my race in the May 18 primary is over.

So, some basic background: two of the three Jackson County Commissioner seats are up for election. Position #3, which Commissioner Dave Gilmour is vacating, has three Candidates vying for the Democratic nomination and five for the Republican. Then Position #1 has incumbent Jack Walker running against three candidates for the Republican nomination. I'm unopposed for the Democratic nomination, leading to my so-far unrefuted claim to be the very best candidate in that primary race, hands down.

Which doesn't mean we're visiting tanning booths or catching up on the soap operas these days. I've been re-educating myself on county issues, finding out what people around the county are hoping or worried about and putting the pieces together to run a high-quality campaign in the fall. Which will be even higher quality if you get involved.

So don't worry about what might seem like an overly laid-back beginning; come join us as the gears begin fully engage. Thanks.