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Republican Women host
Candidates
Lyn Bliss, Senior Scribe
www.darkecountyseniors.us
GREENVILLE─Darke County Republican Women held their regular monthly
meeting recently during which they heard from some of the Republican
Candidates who will be appearing on the November 8 ballot.
The candidates who were invited included Jesse Green who is seeking
election as Judge of Darke County Municipal Court, incumbent
Republican Michael Bowers is seeking reelection as Greenville
Mayor, and incumbent Nancy Myers is seeking reelection as
Greenville City Auditor. Greenville City Council hopefuls are
Clarence Godwin to represent Ward One and incumbent John A.
Baumgardner to represent Ward Four.
Each candidate was allowed to address the group and then answered
questions from the audience.
Candidate for Municipal Court Judge Jesse Green spoke extensively of
his military service and experience, his family life and some of the
changes he would make in the Municipal Court. He promised to be a
lawyer’s judge and also to create a user friendly court atmosphere. He
said, as a judge, he would address the two probation programs and also
attend pre-trial sessions.
Mayor Bowers touched on the business and job accomplishments during his
time as mayor and thanked the Republican women for their help in the
Party and community.
Auditor Myers praised her co-workers at City Hall, thanked the women
for their help over the years and promised to continue the
outstanding performance of the City Auditor’s office.
Clarence Godwin introduced himself to the group, spoke of his family,
explained his background and why he is running for Greenville City
Council. He pledged to do his best to represent the First
Ward on Council and talked about how he wanted to move to Greenville
after growing up in rural Darke County.
Ohio State Representative Jim Buchy (R-77) was asked to present Issue 2
and to explain why its passage is so important to Ohio’s fiscal
health. Buchy gave a synopsis of the factors that led to the situation
triggering the passage of Senate Bill 5 and the rationale behind
it. He answered questions and explained that some of the current
misconceptions regarding the Issue.
The Darke County Republican Women’s Club meets on the second Monday of
every month (except January and August). Meetings are open to the
public and include an optional dinner. The November 14 meeting will
feature Bruce Mikesell speaking about self-defense. For more
information regarding the club, reservations or membership, please
contact President Sally Hole Zeiter at (937) 423-2391 or by email at
DCRWPresident@darkegop.org, or visit the club’s webpage at
www.darkegop.org/womens-club.html
Link to slide show of speakers
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