Letters to the Editor
Brown dedicated to auditor's office
I am honored to support Carri Brown for Fairfield County Auditor, and endorse her highly!
Recently, Carri and I worked closely together to assist the Fairfield County Fair in emerging from the COVID restrictions by effectively managing grant funds. Carri is strategic, creative, and thorough. I have witnessed Carri’s deep understanding of county government many times; perhaps most importantly, by using her leadership talents to advance our community and its residents. I can think of no person more dedicated, talented, and skilled to lead the Fairfield County Auditor’s Office.
Join me on November 8 and vote for Carri Brown as Fairfield County Auditor.
Cheryl Ricketts, PCC, MCC, President, Competitive Edge
Pickerington
Let the buyer beware. Caveat emptor.
Your government is now for sale, from Oct. 12 to Nov. 8. The only real question is whether or not it goes to the highest bidder. That the candidate/ issue with the most money turns into the most votes is a common result. Alternately, that support and a vote follows an attempt to honestly evaluate the policies, positions, and likely results of that vote is a theoretical concept.
The number one rule for such a seeker is don’t believe what you see on TV. Political ads lie, misdirect, mislead, misinform. What you see, hear, or read should be subject to a lot of skepticism and research.
There is no current, effective legal requirement for Truth in political advertising; and few ethical concerns. Lying and its many permutations have become perfectly acceptable. There are no enforcement mechanisms for even those laws that are on the books. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has been gridlocked for years by the Grand Obstruction Party. And other than bad PR, any recourse or fact checking is often after it’s too late.
There is also little way of knowing who is largely funding many those campaigns, or what their interests might be, or how much money is involved. With extreme decisions from the Supreme Court, it’s all part of a mostly secret system of PAC’s, “charitable” organizations, political contributions, and almost outright bribery.
At one time or another, both parties have made statements about the importance of transparency, accountability, responsibility. But nothing changes. The dollars keep flowing.
A remaining choice is sticking with historical and still relevant principles, going for the party of management, corporations, and the wealthy, or the party more in line with labor, benefits for people, and the working class. It is one party only that most demonstrably rejects truth, justice, fairness, honesty, equity, respect, democracy, inclusion, empathy, education, science, reason, reality, decency, humanity…
A majority of Republican nominees for the House, Senate, and key statewide offices — 299 — have denied the 2020 election results.
"I love the poorly educated," Donald Trump, Feb 24, 2016.
Allen Brand
Bremen
Brown has proven track record
As a local government leader, I know first-hand what it takes to be a strong contributor as an elected official. Dr. Carri Brown has a proven track record, and I highly support her in continuing as County Auditor. She is highly competent on technical matters, and she has earned national recognition for achievement in public service. I stay in touch with employees of Fairfield County, and they are highly supportive of Dr. Brown because she works tirelessly to create a culture of respect and innovation. She began her public service as a Deputy Auditor, and it is encouraging to see the successful path she has taken to her service as County Auditor.
Carri has a heart for service and is skilled at strategic planning. I look forward to continuing to work with her on multiple community projects, and I encourage residents of Fairfield County to join me in voting for Carri Brown for County Auditor on November 8.
Jacklyn Rohaly, Pickerington City Councilwoman
Democrats “Act”; Republicans hypocritically try to take credit
Over the past year or so, several congressional Republicans have tried to take credit for infrastructure projects and they are hoping voters wouldn’t know the difference. CNN ran a report late last week on a related, but not identical, phenomenon: GOP lawmakers who denounced the bipartisan infrastructure plan, but who now want money from the initiative spent in their states and districts.
Last November, GOP Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota released a statement slamming the passage of the freshly approved infrastructure law he referred to as “President Biden’s multi-trillion dollar socialist wish list.” Then in June, Emmer — the House Republican campaign chairman leading attacks on Democrats for supporting the law — quietly submitted a wish of his own. In a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Emmer expressed his hearty support for a multimillion dollar grant to improve part of Highway 65 in his district.
Emmer’s hardly alone. Through a public records request, CNN highlighted dozens of similar pleas from Republicans who denounced the infrastructure package, only to quietly reach out to the Biden administration in the hopes that some of the funds from the law would benefit their constituents.
Republican Rep. Paul Gosar, for example, is one of Capitol Hill’s most right-wing members, and after the vote on the infrastructure legislation last fall, the Arizonan insisted that the bill “only serves to advance the America Last’s socialist agenda.”
Four months later, Gosar began making multiple appeals to the Biden administration, arguing that funding from the infrastructure package would improve the economy in his district and boost his constituents’ standard of living.Sounds like our county’s commissioners when it comes to hypocritically saying one thing against receiving infrastructure money, and welcoming it and taking credit for it.
Duh?
Democrats act and Republicans just sit back.
Bob MuckensturmLancaster
Brown impressive candidate for auditor
Dr. Carri Brown has been a friend, mentor, and colleague of mine for about 20 years. She is a person you can count on to do what she says, and she is always encouraging to others, especially if their aim is to help improve the Fairfield County community. She gives of her time and talents, and she is exceptionally competent in technical matters relating to strategic planning, financial reporting, and community development. I have been impressed with how Carri has immediately leveraged technology to improve services in the County Auditor’s Office, and her customer service philosophy has set the stage for ongoing improvements. Please join me in voting for Carri Brown for County Auditor on Nov. 8.
Holly Mattei, Bloom Township Fiscal Officer
Brown's dedication worth your vote
I wholeheartedly endorse Carri Brown for Fairfield County Auditor.
Carri’s dedication to excellence, tireless effort to improve local government, and enthusiastic focus on our community and stakeholders is unmatched. Carri’s outstanding stewardship during her eight years of leading all county agencies strengthened the Fairfield County’s fiscal position while consistently improving our services to the community.
It bears repeating: I wholeheartedly endorse Carri Brown for Fairfield County Auditor. Please join me in voting for Carri Brown.
Jeffrey Fix, Fairfield County Commissioner
Brown is most qualified for auditor
I have known Carri Brown for many years and have been honored to work closely with her as she guided Fairfield County—both as County Administrator of all county departments, and while serving as Director for Fairfield County’s largest agencies—for over 30 years. Utilizing her deep understanding of both county fiscal management and programmatic county services, Carri’s wealth of knowledge and experience is unsurpassed.
There is absolutely no doubt that Carri Brown is the most qualified, experienced and energetic candidate for Fairfield County Auditor, and she has proven her value time and again.
Please join me and cast a confident vote for Carri Brown, Fairfield County Auditor.
Dave Levacy, Fairfield County Commissioner
Vote for Brown for auditor
Let’s keep Carri Brown as Fairfield County Auditor. Vote with me on Nov. 8: Carri Brown for Fairfield County Auditor.
Throughout my career in Fairfield County government, I have had the opportunity to work with many local leaders. I have never seen a more qualified, dedicated and experienced candidate than Carri Brown, at any time, for any office. Carri’s insight and leadership has provided expertise and has enhanced customer service at every level of Fairfield County—she brings the same energy and leadership to the Fairfield County Auditor’s Office.
On Nov. 8, keep Carri Brown.
Steve Davis, Fairfield County Commissioner
This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Letters to the Editor
