The last legislator that I talked with was Rep. Stacey Campfield. He made it clear that he wants Steve Hall, current City Councilman as the next Election Administrator. I have informed every member of the delegation that I do NOT have a specific person in mind but that I will support a Republican for Administrator. They have all been receptive.
Keep in mind that while Campfield and the legislature are not bound by the Sunshine Law. The Election Commission is. While I may or may not be on the Knox County Election Commission, I consider it unethical and improper to commit to any person for Administrator.
I simply recognized Campfield’s litmus test, ignored it and did not respond to him with a yes or no. I simply repeated my position, I will support a Republican.
If I am an Election Commissioner, I will work hard, I will be fair, I will be professional and I will be Republican. If I am not an Election Commissioner, I will simply live my life and all will be good. I simply feel like the legislative delegation needed a few more choices in helping to raise the tide so that all ships will rise.
As a school board member, I followed the Sunshine law. I blew the whistle to the News Sentinel (disclosed) the post meeting dinners that were happening and how those dinners were shades of gray regarding the Sunshine law. If given the opportunity to serve, I will honor that law while on the Election Commission,
