RH Selected
Aug 2 2020
Demorat Committee
meetings almost never draw more than a handful of party
members. Up until last month, there really wasn't a recognized
county committee. In July, the one lone committee member, Joe
Murphy, rounded up a couple loyalists and reorganized the
group.
Things changed Sunday, Aug 2nd when around 50 (not all Demorats) showed up for the August gathering.
Front and center was the appointment of a Nov General Election nominee for the Top Badge consideration.
That recently reorganized committee now consists of Joe Murphy and Keith Lahti as Co Chairs, Pam Corey Sec / Treas., Amanda Shelton, Connie Kinder, and Teresa Davis. All were present.
There was excitement before the 6pm start time. Keith Lathi came close to the gathering and realized a bunch of attendees were minus face protection. He yelled out, "I can't come because you all won't wear masks!!! .. I drove an hour and a half and I'm on the Committee." He explained , his partner has serious breathing issues, was on oxygen, and he couldn't take a chance of her getting the Corony bug.
Within a few minutes, all adopted the use of face masks even those spaced away from the Spread Park shelter used for the meeting space. Lahti, "We can stay now."
Things changed Sunday, Aug 2nd when around 50 (not all Demorats) showed up for the August gathering.
Front and center was the appointment of a Nov General Election nominee for the Top Badge consideration.
That recently reorganized committee now consists of Joe Murphy and Keith Lahti as Co Chairs, Pam Corey Sec / Treas., Amanda Shelton, Connie Kinder, and Teresa Davis. All were present.
There was excitement before the 6pm start time. Keith Lathi came close to the gathering and realized a bunch of attendees were minus face protection. He yelled out, "I can't come because you all won't wear masks!!! .. I drove an hour and a half and I'm on the Committee." He explained , his partner has serious breathing issues, was on oxygen, and he couldn't take a chance of her getting the Corony bug.
Within a few minutes, all adopted the use of face masks even those spaced away from the Spread Park shelter used for the meeting space. Lahti, "We can stay now."
The lone business
decision on the agenda was to fill that Nov ballot slot.
Acting Top Badge, Randy Holcomb, was first to speak: I am interested in the job....
Assessor Teresa Davis carried a letter of recommendation for Holcomb to be placed on the ballot. She proudly boasted that Holcomb had recently arrested 5 in one day.
Retired Town of Clay Mayor Jason Hubbard glowingly yelled out in support
One feller in the back: We need our county back! He will knock em in the head!
Rachel Osborne told of a reign of thievery in the Beechy Ridge neighborhood and as soon as Holcomb was appointed to the acting position, the thug was caught.
Each of the Black Shirt Deputies were on hand to offer support with a couple of em speaking in favor of Holcomb.
Pastor Gary Drake: He's electable. It's a smart move!
The Luv Fest was in high gear. Many others spoke up including Commissioner Fran King.
From Ms King: I served with Randy before... we went to school together.. Last time [he was in office], things happened.. He's in Church now.. We have fought but are best friends ... I was sick of the way it was (referring to the past Sheriff)... Randy told me, he missed the job and "It's my life"... we have a tight budget and a $1.6 million jail bill... and he offered to give up his pay to keep the new Deputies.... As grouchy and contrary as he is, he cares about the county.
Chair Joe Murphy: 52 people are here.. This is democracy!.. This is not a spectator sport... We've got to support our Democrats.
Amanda Shelton: Now you've got to win!!. Holcomb replied: I will.
With no other candidates to consider, or at least, no other names were brought forth for consideration, Connie Kinder made the motion to make Randy Holcomb the Demorat nominee with Keith Lahti seconding the motion. All five Executive Committee members voted aye.
Holcomb's name will now appear on the Nov General ballot replacing that of Donnie Triplett who resigned from office in May 2020.
There was much hand shaking and back slapping. The Luv Fest was over and most everyone was smiling from ear to ear.
Mr Holcomb's ability to draw votes, it's lacking. During the June 2020 Primary, he could only muster 280 votes in the entire county. One election cycle back, his vote count was equally lacking, dismal.
Reality is, the county has seen Holcomb in action and didn't like it. During his previous eight year term as Sheriff, on many occasions , his embarrassing actions were noted on regional media outlets. He was out of control and our population knew it. Among his embarrassments, refusing to sign Courthouse paychecks until he got his way; removing evening Black Shirts from duty, and working against the home confinement system, to name a few.
Today, Randy, the Poopster, proclaims he's going to church. He was telling the group, he's a new man! He's new and improved for sure!
Some of us think differently. In fact, since he's unable to draw votes, this group of 50 guaranteed the next Sheriff will be the Republican candidate, Allan King. That might not be bad since the devil you know may be worse than the devil we don't know.
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Acting Top Badge, Randy Holcomb, was first to speak: I am interested in the job....
Assessor Teresa Davis carried a letter of recommendation for Holcomb to be placed on the ballot. She proudly boasted that Holcomb had recently arrested 5 in one day.
Retired Town of Clay Mayor Jason Hubbard glowingly yelled out in support
One feller in the back: We need our county back! He will knock em in the head!
Rachel Osborne told of a reign of thievery in the Beechy Ridge neighborhood and as soon as Holcomb was appointed to the acting position, the thug was caught.
Each of the Black Shirt Deputies were on hand to offer support with a couple of em speaking in favor of Holcomb.
Pastor Gary Drake: He's electable. It's a smart move!
The Luv Fest was in high gear. Many others spoke up including Commissioner Fran King.
From Ms King: I served with Randy before... we went to school together.. Last time [he was in office], things happened.. He's in Church now.. We have fought but are best friends ... I was sick of the way it was (referring to the past Sheriff)... Randy told me, he missed the job and "It's my life"... we have a tight budget and a $1.6 million jail bill... and he offered to give up his pay to keep the new Deputies.... As grouchy and contrary as he is, he cares about the county.
Chair Joe Murphy: 52 people are here.. This is democracy!.. This is not a spectator sport... We've got to support our Democrats.
Amanda Shelton: Now you've got to win!!. Holcomb replied: I will.
With no other candidates to consider, or at least, no other names were brought forth for consideration, Connie Kinder made the motion to make Randy Holcomb the Demorat nominee with Keith Lahti seconding the motion. All five Executive Committee members voted aye.
Holcomb's name will now appear on the Nov General ballot replacing that of Donnie Triplett who resigned from office in May 2020.
There was much hand shaking and back slapping. The Luv Fest was over and most everyone was smiling from ear to ear.
Mr Holcomb's ability to draw votes, it's lacking. During the June 2020 Primary, he could only muster 280 votes in the entire county. One election cycle back, his vote count was equally lacking, dismal.
Reality is, the county has seen Holcomb in action and didn't like it. During his previous eight year term as Sheriff, on many occasions , his embarrassing actions were noted on regional media outlets. He was out of control and our population knew it. Among his embarrassments, refusing to sign Courthouse paychecks until he got his way; removing evening Black Shirts from duty, and working against the home confinement system, to name a few.
Today, Randy, the Poopster, proclaims he's going to church. He was telling the group, he's a new man! He's new and improved for sure!
Some of us think differently. In fact, since he's unable to draw votes, this group of 50 guaranteed the next Sheriff will be the Republican candidate, Allan King. That might not be bad since the devil you know may be worse than the devil we don't know.
AW