Humbled and Thankful

Tonight we had a fundraiser.  That’s not really news in the world of elections and politics, I know.  Some people think that it’s par for the course – people magically give you money.  But it is different in a local election – there aren’t giant special interests, or infusions of political party cash, or huge media efforts that support it.  In a race like mine family and friends and people you work with are the ones who donate, and it takes a lot of work.

In the three weeks since I began telling people that I would seek re-election as Richland County Treasurer, I’ve had 86 people commit to the 2018 primary campaign.  Tonight’s event was at the Law Office of Representative James Smith – who I hope will run for Governor in 2018.  More than 50 people came, and we raised more than $12,500.  Another $13,500 in commitments are still coming in.

I wish that I could explain how humbling it is to have such wonderful people invest in what I believe we can do to help Richland County grow.  This fundraising success is because of family, friends and associates who believe that what we’ve done to help people is only the beginning. 

Thank you for your support!  It is an honor to serve you, and I will do my best to make you proud.