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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 2012
Page
4
The county’s Third District election features Democrat Patsy Fort facing Republican Duane Drees to fill the seat vacated by Don Doll. Fort, a veteran educator, faces an uphill fight in a heavily Republican Kansas.
Finney County voters in the Third District are urged to back Fort in Tuesday’s election. The editorial argues her background as a teacher, small business owner, Odyssey of the Mind director, and Problem Solvers adviser supports a collaborative, creativity driven approach to economic development and fund spending, advocating accountability for bed tax revenue and broader community pride.
Online remarks from GCTelegram.com react to Maria Guerrero Morrison's induction into Pittsburg State University Sports Hall of Fame. Editorials note the honor reflects district recognition. Joshua Hinde of Exclusive Barber Shop and Spa discusses merging traditional barbering with a modern feel.
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Send to Attn Editor 310N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or via online form.
In a long message to Finney County voters, John P. Wheeler Jr. endorses Brian Sherwood for County Attorney based on 22 years in the office and trial experience. He warns Susan Richmeier lacks jury trial experience and questions her qualifications. He urges support for the sales tax renewal to fund infrastructure and urges voters to choose experience.
The writer defends Brian Sherwood’s public service and criticizes Leonard Hitz’s understanding of elections. It notes Aug 7 primary turnout was 3 752 of 15 914 eligible voters, 23.58 percent, with three Republican candidates in a closed primary. The writer vows to vote for Sherwood in the November general.
Eleanor Kreutzer responds to Ronald Dailey editorial urging voters to consider the middle class impact if Romney wins. She warns promises may mislead and urges voting, praising Patsy Fort as a capable county commissioner candidate. She notes dissatisfaction with current commissions and wishes residents to vote.
MARC KLIEWER backs Susan Richmeier, citing similar crime rates in Finney and Ford Counties with 3.6 and 3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people, and notes the Ford County incumbent ran on a lean budget, arguing Richmeier brings accountability, business savvy, and teamwork to the office.
Supporters back Susan Richmeier for county attorney emphasizing her fresh perspective. They highlight her legal accomplishments, commitment to fairness, and balance of professional and family life.
Local voters express strong support for Susan Richmeier in the county attorney race. They praise her integrity experience and work ethic and urge others to back her candidacy in the upcoming election.
A local endorsement favors Duane Drees for county commissioner citing 30 years of acquaintance and leadership on boards. The candidate is a Finney County resident with past chairmanship of the cooperative board and current member of the Finney County Planning Commission, urging voters to consider his candidacy.
Trish Keller writes that Susan Richmeier brings legal experience and personal strength to the County Attorney race. The candidate offers budgeting insight and a commitment to public transparency on non-confidential matters, signaling readiness to lead the office.
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