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I'm
overcome with excitement regarding
the anticipation that my candidacy for
statewide office is bringing. Many of
you have consistently encouraged me to
remain involved in the political arena as
the call for
PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP is loud and
enduring. Never before has the lack
of effective, efficient and
ethical leadership in our state been so
profoundly visible. I unfortunately,
quickly becoming a state more renowned for
its corrupt and back-door dealing elected
officials than for its technology,
infrastructure and jurisprudence.
While I have previously been a member
of a major political party, I strongly
agree that espousing the correct ideals
outweighs association with any particular
political party. Principles will always
outweigh politics and more important than
with whom one stands is for what one
stands. With this backdrop, Rev. Dr. Clenard H. Childress, Jr.
hereby announce his candidacy for the
Assembly in the 34th District as
Independent.
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My
decision to run for the Assembly as
an Independent in no way signifies my
unwillingness to appreciate or embrace the
ideals of republicans alike. In fact, there are core values of both
political parties with which I staunchly
agree as well as others with which we take
issue. The fact is my status as a
Independent will help me reach across the
proverbial aisle (in both directions) to
work with democratic and republican
legislators in support of
resolutions beneficial to residents of the
34th District
At this time, I need legislative leadership
that will not buckle under pressure, will
not seek its own agenda or enrichment
and will not rubber stamp the Governor's
agenda. I need leadership that will
advocate for principles that are purposeful
and proper although not necessarily
popular. I need genuine and effective
leaders that will move the 34th District and
our State in the right direction. To this
end, matters regarding School Choice,
effective tax and ethics reform and
preserving notions of traditional marriage
are a few of the issues topping our
legislative agenda.
Join me as I challenge the status quo and
dare to take our 34th District to new
legislative heights. |
