Former Sheriff Jim Hammond has entered the race to chair the Hamilton County GOP.
Hammond stood before the Pachyderm Club on Monday afternoon and announced his candidacy to attendees as they munched on pulled pork and slaw.
His primary reason for entering the race, he said, comes down to his agreement with the national Republican Party platform.
“I’m looking to, after the 20th of this month, which is next Monday, I’m looking forward to great things that I want to be part of,” he said.