At the Ranchland Republican Women's Candidate Forum.

At the Ranchland Republican Women's Candidate Forum.

On the menu:

30+ Gallons of Buffalo Chili, Chicken Green Chili and vegetarian chili.

20lbs of Hebrew National All Beef Hotdogs

50 gallons of homemade potato salad.

And more.

Sitting next to the former county chairman of the GOP wearing a #MAGA hat. Was just asked if I would have supported Tom Tancredo for governor.



I said, he was batshit crazy.




Now RRW intros.

But hey, the food is free.







Comments

Jason ON said…
Joke about Democrats from Victor Mitchell. Got some laughs.

It's okay, he's an "outsider".
Jason ON said…
He is the only Republican gubernatorial candidate here though. Called Obamacare "Unaffordable Care."

About marijuana: he's opposed. Says tax revenues from marijuana sales are being "stolen" and MJ is a gateway drug.
Jason ON said…
Technical difficulties. Microphone went out.
Jason ON said…
Colorado Federation of Republican Women has a representative here, apparently.
Jason ON said…
Been here in the church for about a half hour already and haven't burst into flames. Churches don't work, apparently.
Jason ON said…
The candidates keep talking about how Colorado's economy is on "tough times."

Uh, Colorado has one of the best economies in the nation right now.
Jason ON said…
Coroner candidate says she's lived here her entire life. Her grandparents on both sides were homesteaders in the 19rh century.
Jason ON said…
Coroner candidate is the current Coroner and running the coroner's office out of her home. Plans to keep doing so.
Jason ON said…
Autopsies are done in El Paso county, but bodies are stored at her house.
Jason ON said…
Apparently, if you have over 35 acres, you can bury your loved ones on your property. Who knew?
Jason ON said…
One County Commissioner wearing a black suit, blue shirt and red tie with brown cowboy boots. Loves "flag wavin and Pledge of Allegianceing". Veteran. Property rights are important and must be respected. Wants small businesses to come in. Supports Trump.

Other candidate, black suit, blue shirt, no tie and casual slip ons, similar to whatever I'm wearing. Much more personable. Has lived in and held various offices in the county. Must diversify county income because property taxes are going doing. County historically refuses to raise taxes or allows increase in services. Businesses should be allowed to come in and do what they want.
Jason ON said…
Question: should County commissioners be allowed to be disrespectful of the constituents?

No and no.
Jason ON said…
Sheriff candidate #1: wants a new big jail. Wants to fill it. Marijuana created the problem so they should pay for the new jail. (Even thought this county doesn't allow marijuana sales) Wants to decrease response times. Right now at 90minutes for some locations. Increase staff. Wants new jail, big and cheap. Used to work in Aurora, CO. Really hates marijuana. Blaming MJ for motor vehicle deaths and increase in violent crime due to illegal grow operations. Won't evaluate existing staff until he knows staff. Wants to bring in own under-sheriff, not use popular current Sheriff on staff now (Shane) who's limited by term limits. Traffic ticket revenue going to county, not sheriff's dept. Not change the "posse" (reserve sheriffs) program. Address complaints of unmarked cars.

Sheriff Candidate #2: wants to increase reserve Sheriff corps. Wants to update policies and procedures. Wants full-time school resource offices. Apparently he also thinks there's a marijuana problem (with illegal grow facilities). Also wants new jail, but wants to make sure it's "high tech" and can be run with minimal manpower. Wants to bring in own under-sheriff, not Shane (again). Give objective review of current deputies and staff. Straighten budget up, make it more transparent. Citizens should know where traffic money is going. Keep outreach programs which are funded by money hidden in a 501c3 program and are not considered part of budget. Wants to change that. Increase "tactical" school shooter training.

Sheriff Candidate #3: came from Phoenix, AZ. Wants more deputies. Wants to make budget more transparent and to have more of a relationship with kids. Independent audit. Build relationships with surrounding counties. Bring in free training and reserve officers from retired ranks. Wants bigger better jail. (Sheriff Arpaio anyone?) Will perform employee reviews. Also doesn't want to bring in current Sheriff (Shane). Wants traffic revenue to go back to country's general fund. Will have open door policy and will attend all the community meetings he can get into. Won't know what to change or keep until he's had a chance to evaluate the dept after being elected.

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