A Post Election Message from the Commissioner Elect: (This is lengthy, but I appreciate these few minutes of your time!) Well District 1, you are going to get your long awaited change in leadership! I can not thank the constituents of my district enough, for supporting my campaign, and electing me as your representive as County Commissioner. This election was absolutely critical for our future. It is humbling, and exciting for myself and for the county. The people of Carroll County have spoken loud and clear as evidenced by the votes, as they did in the primary election, that my vision for Carroll County is what they want as well. You sent a clear message. This was a fight worth fighting, for the future of Carroll County. What an honor it will be to represent the county, with much needed new leadership in my District. This is not just a victory for me and my family and team, but a victory for the future of Carroll County, and anyone who wants committed, conservative, government with open communication. Thanks to everyone who gave of their time, their money, and their voice, to make this change in this district. I am so ready to get to work for all of you! There was so much at stake in this election for District 1, and so much to protect. I spent my whole campaign getting out there talking to the folks who make up District 1, and all over the county, including the county government, school system, business leaders, and small town leaders, to hear about all of the problems we face, and have an understanding of the issues , and what needs to be done. We have watched our school system be devalued, and our county employees as well. I believe that needs to change. Our large workforce needs to be valued and listened to, as they are the experts at their jobs. My wife Kathy, and daughters Elizabeth and Ashley have worked tirelessly for this team. I dont even know where I would be without them. We endured a lot of personal attacks as a family, but we remained strong, stayed positive, and did not run an attack campaign. I ran on my own merits and record, and we came out on the other side as a winning team. This has been a long journey for all of us. I never dreamed almost two years ago, when I decided to run for commissioner, that the group of individiuals I have been campaigning throughout the county with, who were supported by organizations made up of the teachers and staff of CCPS, many law enforcement officers, and also by firefighters and county emloyees, would endure so much, running in a local election. They were categorized by the incumbents camp, as well as some other republican leaders, as union backed, and billed as corrupt, and that is a ridiculous description of this group of hard working individuals, who love this county as much as I do. We were called some unspeakable names, some of which should not even be repeated. This group of individuals came together, I believe, because these candidates have no personal agendas, only a common goal and vision for Carroll County, and they understand the issues at hand. For 38 years I have been a proven leader in many roles in this county, working hard and dedicating myself as a public servant. My goal is to protect Carroll County, and offer leadership to move us forward with a New Vision, New Direction, while we Protect Carrolls future. We cant afford to continue to be stagnant. I am ready to get to work, and represent the voice of my constituents. I said from the beginning that the people who were helping me were a team, Team Wantz to be exact, and they have been a tremendously supportive group of family, friends, business people, and supporters who made sure we reached our goal in this election. I am proud that I have supported those in the community and have the right vision for the folks who live, work, play and pay taxes here. I spent my whole life in this county and believe there is much to protect and preserve, things that matter to all of us. I am so proud of the work, behind the scenes and in front of the scenes that everyone put into this campaign. The leadership you voted for, to move forward in 2014, will take us to great places. There is too much work to be done to continue to let this county be sidetracked by political and personal agendas. If you have followed my campaign or my website, you know what I stand for and what I support. There is so much to preserve, and protect, and improve. Lets do the real work, fight the local fight, fulfill the core responsibilities of the office of County Commissioner, communicate with each other, and protect this countys future for generations to come. I am ready to get to work! Off we go. Thanks again everyone, Steve
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:48:13 +0000
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