Sharon Meyer Enumerates Reasons For Running For County Clerk

Published by Jimmy Oldsun, NDRIRSRWRAFTC & Editor

Date:  9/27/2010
Post:  805

Several weeks ago, Hermann Hearsay endorsed Sharon Meyer (D) for the office of Gasconade County Clerk.  Sharon has enumerated her reasons for running for the office of county clerk on her website:  http://www.newcountyclerk.info/.  Sharon lists her concerns as follows:

Concerns Regarding the Office of Gasconade County Clerk

ELECTION AUTHORITY

The citizens’ right to vote is the cornerstone of our country’s democracy.

I have concerns with:

• The election process in Gasconade County
• Voter registration reporting
• Lack of proper petition verification
• Lack of Voter Education/Outreach Programs

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & BUSINESS MANAGER

Gasconade County government is big business, Approximately $5 million a year.

I have concerns with:

• Concerns with accountability, transparency, and strong fiscal management
• The annual budget process, establishing priorities, and establishing five year plan
• Budget reports – a $5 million budget summary done with pencil & paper
• Click here to see the 2010 County Budget Summary:
• Lack of current computer technology use by the current clerk
• The bid process and lack of transparency
• Accurate and timely reporting of the status & condition of county property

CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION

To be accountable to citizens government must have accurate, organized records.

I have concerns with:

• Clerk’s failure to attend all meetings
• The rejection of the Attorney General & Prosecuting Attorney’s opinion & advice on handling & reporting of the county’s meetings
• Apparent lack of accuracy and unbiased reporting of the minutes
• Apparent lack of understanding and disregard of the Missouri Sunshine Law
• Apparent lack of accountability and professionalism in dealing with the public and the handling of the county’s records and documents

THE COUNTY CLERK IS CRITICAL TO COUNTY GOVERNMENT.

The county clerk is involved in all phases of Gasconade County government.

As county clerk I will bring a new level of integrity, accountability and professionalism to the office to address the above concerns because the citizens of Gasconade County deserve nothing less!

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Hermann Hearsay urges each of our readers to educate yourself regarding the issues and concerns which Sharon Meyer raises.  And if you become convinced, as I am, that we need a change in the office of county clerk, then please cast your vote for Sharon Meyer.  If you are a staunch Republican and have never voted for a Democrat before, I urge you to do so in the November general election.  Forget about party labels, and vote for GOOD GOVERNMENT above any other consideration!