The Primary Wins Should Go To...

So, I was asked for my predictions on tomorrow's Primary Elections.

Not that my opinion matters to anyone or that this site could possibly influence most in their voter choices, but I will comment as follows on the various races:

OLDHAM COUNTY JUDGE/EXECUTIVE

The obvious choice is current 2nd District Magistrate DAVID VOEGELE-R.

A new vision, a listener, a voice for everyone, ethical and conservative with our tax dollars...that is Mr. Voegele. He is what this county needs to move us forward.

Paula Gish-R is NOT the person to lead this county forward at such a critical time.
Electing her would simply be rubber-stamping the status quo...and Oldham County needs fresh ideas and leadership...not a contuniuation of the past and present.

MAGISTRATE - District 1
STEVE CHURCH-R should be given a second term.

MAGISTRATE - District 2
Uncontested race
WAYNE THEISS-R wins with no opposition to fill Mr. Voegele's seat come January.

MAGISTRATE - District 3
TIMOTHY SMITH-D should be given the opportunity to serve come November.
The current occupant, Bob Leslie-R, speaks little and offers nothing new lately to voters. This is one race where change could be a good thing.
NOTE: I have ammended my thoughts on this race, as I erred yesterday in saying that Magistrate Leslie had voted for various tax and fee increases. The Observer will admit when he is wrong, and I humbly apologize to Mr. Leslie. I had various sources of information and simply took from the wrong set of notes/sources when commenting originally. I applaud the reader who commented to me and pointed out my mistake. While I publish all comments (unlike another particular blogger), and have only found reason to censor a very select few, I am not publishing the comments in this case, since they came from an "Annonymous" reader. Let the record show that I have corrected my mistake and have apologized publicly.

MAGISTRATE - District 4
STEVE GREENWELL-R should be returned for a third term.

MAGISTRATE - District 5
IVA DAVIS-R wins over "assault boy" J.D. Sparks-R.
No real choice here, Davis is lackluster at best, votes for every tax and fee increase, and Sparks, well, people that plead guilty to even misdemeanor assault charges have no business serving on our Fiscal Court.

MAGISTRATE - District 6
KEVIN ELDRIDGE-R is the obvious choice over current incumbent and ticket seller Scott Davis-R. Davis now has enough troubles to keep him preoccupied for some time, and has been exposed for what he really is. Voters in the 6th District should send Davis packing, back to his "luxury" condo in Indiana ! Eldridge should face RICK GARLOCK-D in November.

MAGISTRATE - District 7
BOB DYE-R should end the political career of Rick Rash-R, thanks to the voters of the 7th District. Enough is enough already of this self-proclaimed "marrying magistrate" who says "My work improves life in Oldham County". (The Courier-Journal, 2010 Primary Voter Guide, 5-16-10) Yes, Rash also has voted for every tax and fee increase, thinks it's funny to tell jokes during meetings, and has apparently forgotten what it really means to serve ALL of the people in Oldham County, not just the developers and those who contribute to his campaigns. Dye should face SHERI BETZ-D in November.

MAGISTRATE - District 8
MICHAEL LOGSDON-R should also end the political career (thanks to the voters) of another long serving member of Fiscal Court, Bob Deibel, Jr.-R. A fresh face is sorely needed on Fiscal Court to represent this district. Mr. Logsdon actually was out campaigning this past weekend, walking door to door, talking and listening to voters about their concerns. Thank you for your many years of service Mr. Deibel, but change in this district is needed...fresh ideas, enthusiasm and most of all, knowing when to step aside and let others carry the torch forward.

COUNTY ATTORNEY
JOHN FENDLEY-R, the incumbent faces Galen Clark-R to see who goes up against STUART ULFERTS-D in November. Fendley will most likely win, and I'll make my November choice laster in the year.

COUNTY CLERK
Easy call here, former County Clerk GENA HARRISON-R should defeat her old co-worker and current clerk Julie Barr-R. Change is needed in the Clerk's office.

COUNTY JAILER
Voters should return incumbent MIKE SIMPSON-R to serve another term over challenger David Harper-R. Mr. Simpson has served this county well for many years.

COUNTY SHERIFF - Incumbent STEVE SPARROW-R
COUNTY CORONER - Incumbent BRETT DONNER-R
COUNTY SURVEYOR - Incumbent DAVID GARBER-R
are all unfortunately, unopposed in the Primary and as of now, in November.

COUNTY P.V.A.
J. ALBERT HARRISON-R should end the nepotism practices and arrogance of incumbent Ron Winters-R. Whether that happens remains to be seen, and there is no current opposition in November. While current PVA Winters went to bat and prevailed for hiring family, what does that really say about professionalism in an elected office ?

So, there you go, for those inquiring minds. My thoughts and comments on this year's Primary Elections. I hope and pray that four years from now, that every single race in Oldham County sets up for a contested November race in 2014. It's time for the Republican chokehold on Oldham County government to come to an end. There is a reason we have a two-party system (alledged tea baggers notwithstanding)...to give voters a choice in their representation. So, for many of us, we'll have to apparently tough it out for another four years.

Regardless of your views, do the right thing tomorrow if you're a registered voter...GO VOTE !
Your vote matters.
It's your chance to have an input in your government.
Make your voice heard.
If you don't vote, then don't bitch about the state of affairs in your community, state or country.
Do your homework, study the candidates and issues...and GO VOTE !

God bless Oldham County, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and this great country of ours, the United States of America !

GO VOTE !