Perry Running for County Commissioner Post
Janet Warford-Perry, reporter for the Miami News-Record, has announced that she will seek the post of District 2 Commissioner in Delaware County.
The filing period for the special election will be July 16-18, according to the lieutenant governor's order.
"I don't profess to know everything there is about running the business of a county, but I will try my level best to apply sound business practices and common sense to all matters that come before me," said Warford-Perry.
She went on to say that all the people of Delaware County presently face serious issues that could cost the taxpayers millions--an overcrowded jail, the federal MIDA lawsuit filed against the county two years ago and a newly proposed tax break for a development on Monkey Island in addition to a proposed county-wide hotel tax.
"District 2 doesn't need another heavy equipment operator--we have those on staff. The people need a commissioner who will research the issues at hand and work toward a sensible resolution. It also wouldn’t hurt the county to have someone on board who knows how to feed a family of four and half the neighborhood on a bag of pinto beans and a pan of cornbread,” said Warford-Perry.
Warford-Perry said as commissioner she would promise the people a county leader with an open door policy, where voter opinions were valued as well as a place where meetings and records are readily accessible to the public.
"After carefully studying the facts, I will deal with all matters that come before the commission fairly and honestly," said Warford-Perry. "I guarantee I won't be caught paving my own driveway or other corrupt practices."
First and foremost, Warford-Perry said she hopes voters will exercise their right and vote during the primary race on Aug. 14, and again in the runoff slated for Sept. 11.
Constituents can contact Warford-Perry via telephone at (918) 314-1439 or 786-3760 or via email janet@warford-perry4commish.com
In a very non-traditional move, Warford-Perry said she would post no signs to litter county roadsides or add to the landfill.
"Besides, every election there always seems to be way too much drama involved with a candidate claiming his or her signs were stolen or defaced. I don't have the time to walk down that road," Warford-Perry said.
Years ago, Lavona Webster won the mayor's post in Grove without putting out one sign, according to her daughter former Mayor Carolyn Nuckolls.
"Ms. Webster knocked on doors, greeted folks and made herself known personally to the voters. I intend to follow that same path," Warford-Perry added.
She said in lieu of signage, other marketing techniques will be utilized to promote the campaign. One example is weekly updates that will be posted on an official campaign website: www.warford-perry4commish.com
The filing period for the special election will be July 16-18, according to the lieutenant governor's order.
"I don't profess to know everything there is about running the business of a county, but I will try my level best to apply sound business practices and common sense to all matters that come before me," said Warford-Perry.
She went on to say that all the people of Delaware County presently face serious issues that could cost the taxpayers millions--an overcrowded jail, the federal MIDA lawsuit filed against the county two years ago and a newly proposed tax break for a development on Monkey Island in addition to a proposed county-wide hotel tax.
"District 2 doesn't need another heavy equipment operator--we have those on staff. The people need a commissioner who will research the issues at hand and work toward a sensible resolution. It also wouldn’t hurt the county to have someone on board who knows how to feed a family of four and half the neighborhood on a bag of pinto beans and a pan of cornbread,” said Warford-Perry.
Warford-Perry said as commissioner she would promise the people a county leader with an open door policy, where voter opinions were valued as well as a place where meetings and records are readily accessible to the public.
"After carefully studying the facts, I will deal with all matters that come before the commission fairly and honestly," said Warford-Perry. "I guarantee I won't be caught paving my own driveway or other corrupt practices."
First and foremost, Warford-Perry said she hopes voters will exercise their right and vote during the primary race on Aug. 14, and again in the runoff slated for Sept. 11.
Constituents can contact Warford-Perry via telephone at (918) 314-1439 or 786-3760 or via email janet@warford-perry4commish.com
In a very non-traditional move, Warford-Perry said she would post no signs to litter county roadsides or add to the landfill.
"Besides, every election there always seems to be way too much drama involved with a candidate claiming his or her signs were stolen or defaced. I don't have the time to walk down that road," Warford-Perry said.
Years ago, Lavona Webster won the mayor's post in Grove without putting out one sign, according to her daughter former Mayor Carolyn Nuckolls.
"Ms. Webster knocked on doors, greeted folks and made herself known personally to the voters. I intend to follow that same path," Warford-Perry added.
She said in lieu of signage, other marketing techniques will be utilized to promote the campaign. One example is weekly updates that will be posted on an official campaign website: www.warford-perry4commish.com
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