All my life I've had very little interest in all things political, and no desire whatsoever to throw my hat into the ring. Still don't......
"Jack we think you'd be a great County Commissioner! Why don't you run for the seat that's up in your district?"
It wasn't so much a question as it was a plea from an acquaintance who had just experienced an exasperating hour pleading his case in front of the three men who govern the affairs of our County.
That was eight years ago, and I was fairly new to the County.
I politely declined his request.
Four years later, and more than one person approached me with the same suggestion.....run for office!
Again, it's not that I'm not a concerned citizen, but it just didn't feel right. I was busy with a couple of different business ventures and trying to learn the cattle raising thing at the ranch. I didn't need the distraction of public office.
Once again, I declined.
Here it is four years later, I've sold one of the businesses, and the cattle business is less intimidating to me than it was a few years ago. Earlier this year I was told that the incumbent was planning to retire and it was time for me to get off my duff and run for the seat that was evidently going to be vacant.
I said that I'd think about it....
Now, I've picked up the filing papers and have commenced gathering signatures for a "filing by petition" which I've been told is the best way to approach a political campaign. I have until June 1st to either turn in the papers or bow out gracefully. I suppose I'll turn them in to the Court House, and announce my official candidacy for County Commissioner....
What am I thinking.....
I suppose it still comes around to that old "What do I know?"
