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Our Party BlogHave your say about all things democraticMarch 15, 2008GREG BECK ELECTED AS DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR SHERIFF
First, I am proud to say that the Hamilton County Democratic Party Executive Committee Members fulfilled their duty today and elected a Democratic nominee to run for county sheriff at our nominating caucus. The nominee is County Commissioner Greg Beck. He will run for sheriff for the Aug. 7 election.Second, let me say how proud I am of the two candidates who stepped forward to run for nomination: Commissioner Beck and former East Ridge detective Jim Winters. Both stepped up at a challenging time in our county, and both deserve lots of praise for doing so. Both were qualified candidates with outstanding backgrounds and experiences. During our caucus today, both candidates presented their reasons for running, answering tough questions from the party's executive members. During the voting, Commissioner Beck received a majority of votes to win the nomination. Third, I am proud of our nominating committee, chaired by Rodney Strong who was also the presiding chairman of the caucus. I want to thank each of them by name for putting together a nominating review process, recommendation process, and the caucus itself. They are the following: Rodney Strong, Pam Ladd, Rita Fehring, Margaret Franklin, Russell Gilbert, Bill Lusk, and Terry Lee. Finally, going forward, the party is pleased to support Commissioner Greg Beck as its nominee, for he is ready to run and ready to win. His involvement in the community, record as a public official, and experience with law enforcement make Commissioner Beck winnable. So I am asking all Democrats to be get involved and be ready to work hard to elect him as the next sheriff of our county. Furthermore, it is time to pull out your checkbook and send Greg Beck a donation for his campaign. [Make checks payable to "Beck for Sheriff" and mail to BECK FOR SHERIFF, P.O. Box 16172 Chattanooga, TN 37416] This post has 1 reply... I would like to respond to your "fair and friendly" cacus meeting. I find it a shame when a deciding party for sheriff comes down to who is the most eloquent speaker. Not the persons background, honesty or intergrity, but how well they can present a speech in 5 minutes. Shame on all of you!!!!!
I have always been told that people in politics are dishonest, and I believe your party showed their dishonesty on March 15th. I for one will support a man that is not afflilated with any party and has not been corrupted by the system. Post a Reply... Most Recent Posts: 07/04: Fourth of July & Patriotic Picnic 07/01: Greg Beck demostrated he is most realistic choice at SETPAC last night 06/27: Beck will join other sheriff candidates at SETPAC Forum Monday Night 06/24: C-SPAN's Campaign 2008 Bus in Chattanooga Today 06/21: The Big Bounce: Obama increases his lead over McCain 06/21: Gov. Bredesen, Sen. Berke, Rep. Favors, and TN-ALFA Chair Bailes Promote Long-Term Care Community Choices Act 06/19: UNITE FOR CHANGE EVENTS 06/19: UPCOMING DEMOCRATIC EVENTS: JUNE 19-28 06/17: Democrats Celebrate at First Annual Marilyn Lloyd Dinner 06/16: Tonight: The First Annual Marilyn Lloyd Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at the Choo Choo 06/13: Congresswoman Marilyn Lloyd: Leader in Energy, Health, and Aging in America 06/11: FIVE DAYS LEFT! SEATING STILL AVAILABLE FOR MARILYN LLOYD DINNER! 06/10: "Unity Proclamation" at 11 a.m. Today at Party Headquarters 06/08: "Unremarkable" by Stuart James 06/04: HCDP to establish "Marilyn Lloyd Scholarship" for public service 06/04: Obama Claims Democratic Nomination for President 06/03: "ROCK THE VOTE" VOTER REGISTRATION: CHATTANOOGA RIVERBEND FESTIVAL 06/03: Obama Supporters Will Celebrate End of Primary Season at Pisa Pizza Tonight 06/01: DNC "Rules and Bylaws Committee" Reaches Agreement on Florida and Michigan 05/30: HONORING MARILYN: Collecting Photographs |
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