Walk away from GOP; party has failed state
As a longtime independent, I’ve believed an “R” or “D” by a politician’s name does not alone an idiot make.
However, Republicans have me confused. Not the circus in Washington but our 200 in Nashville. They heartlessly denied 280,000 people health coverage. Their insurance is taxpayer-funded. Tennessee ranks 45th for premature death because of treatable disease, 46th for adults with poor health-related quality of life. Multiple counties have filed lawsuits over education funding.
My Bible commands to help the poor/needy without cause or reason. It’s a cornerstone of the faith.
A Republican Executive Committee member resigned in disgust from the committee this summer, saying “the Tennessee GOP is nothing more than a small corrupt core group who view our party as their private club and personal piggy-bank.”
So, Republicans don’t like the poor/needy, school children, minorities, LGBTQs, immigrants or even each other.
It goes on and on. Folks, it’s time for a change. Our state and its people deserve better.
C.S. Coffey
New Hope, Tenn.
Joe Smith is the right man for Commission
Joe Smith came to my home in Middle Valley to give me his reasons for running for county commissioner. Below are some facts about this man’s character and abilities for office.
In 1991, Joe and his wife, Paula, began taking foster children even with two children of their own. They raised a total of 19. One of his foster children nominated him “Father of the Year,” which granted him the opportunity to carry the Olympic Torch in the 1996 Atlanta games.
In 1996, Joe was awarded “Family of the Year” for exemplary devotion to his family. Joe was general manager for the Memphis franchise of IBA’s semi-professional boxing league, World Series of Boxing and was also regional executive director of YCAP for 19 years.
Knowing these facts about Joe and based upon his dedication to care for all individuals (especially children), I would encourage you to vote for him on Tuesday. He is the right person for our great county.
Jacob B. Rantz
Hixson
Martin’s work ethic is exemplary; back him
Greg Martin sets a great example for all of us. Whether it’s his faith, family or community, Greg gives it his all.
He is a dedicated, committed and driven family man, community leader and professional. He truly cares about the community in which he grew up and wants only the best for it.
Greg is a born leader and a tireless worker when it comes to what’s important to him. He juggles a number of responsibilities, which include his membership with the Hixson Kiwanis Club, serving as a board member with the Friends of Hixson, the advisory board of the North River Civic Center and the board of directors of the Hixson Council of the Chamber of Commerce. He does all this while being a member of the Hamilton County Board of Education since 2012.
His work ethic, dedication and commitment are proof that he is the right person to represent us as our Hamilton County District 3 commissioner. Please get out and cast your vote for Greg Martin. I am!
Chris Wolfe
Hixson