Before last weeks debate I wrote of how important this debate would be. I stated that we have three good candidates and my opinion hasn’t changed on that. We in Hamilton County are fortunate to have such fine people running for county mayor to serve “we the people”.
I watched the debate again last evening just to make sure I was certain of who the best candidate is and my mind is even more set on it being Weston Wamp.
He presents himself as the one who is more than ready to lead our county forward. While they all covered the important subjects and all seem to agree on what is important, Mr. Wamp is the one with the moxie to see each project through to fruition. Very few people have his skill sets, his vision, know-how to solve the problem, take on the task and then get the job done.
I had expected this would be the case because of Weston Wamp’s track record. The fact he serves on the Tennessee Board of Regents means he has a head start on getting us where we want to be on education. For some time now he has been writing about his plans in a precise way that we can all understand and support.
Again, we are blessed to have all three candidates in this race but I’m placing my bet on the one I think can keep winning after the votes are counted and the seat is filled and I believe that to be Weston Wamp.
J. Pat Williams
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Let me be very clear, as the political folks say to redundancy level, you have been a womper for a very long time, and support is expected. No shockers there, and no disrespect intended. You are involved in the process, as good citizens are.
Let me be very clear here,
How did Weston win a debate saying nothing different than the other two candidates? Perhaps in Wamp drama there was a win. Interrupting Commission Chairwoman Smedley to childishly interject, “That is my project.” That was indeed memorable.
Correction, let me be clear here Sabrena girl, that was my project, all mine, mine I say.
Chairwoman Smedley was elected to be in the thick of economic projects, and any project with any tax dollars is not owned by a single person, rather it is the people’s project. Lots of nonsense that industry and public education is Weston’s project. Unlike Weston, Sabrena was elected to be involved.
If y’all get a chance to see Sabrena’s new commercial, it is her finest speech, after all there were no “daddy’s coattails to ride on.” I got up and cheered.
What 25-year-old could raise $900,000 to run for Congress? Absolutely none. What lawyer six years of experience, three jobs in six years, with only 10 or so trials, could raise $130,000 to run for DA. Absolutely none.
Especially nice, was the young Wamp lawyer becoming General Counsel for Sheriff Hammond with no other attorneys considered or interviewed. How special is that? Interesting enough, the same Wamps calling down nepotism, owe everything available to them from hand me down accrued political power. Not much different than nepotism.
Both Wamp coattail riders are unqualified, but it is up to the voters. One job hops, and the other is a paid political consultant.
Lots of Daddy coattail riding there. If Hamilton County voters want the two highest offices in Hamilton County run from Daddy’s coattails, and by one family, so be it. I will not support the Wamp family sovereignty over county government.
In the meantime, Sabrena Smedley’s commercial is an out of the park on truth and parent coattails.
Love you Hamilton County. If y’all decide to go Wamp-a-thon on Daddy Zach‘s coattails, so be it. We have survived worse political outcomes, well maybe not.
April Eidson
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April, your long time disdain for the Wamp family is bizarre and misguided. But you are entitled to your opinion. However, you’re not entitled to your own set of facts.
Fact – Coty Wamp is running for district attorney. The job of DA is a state position, not a county position. That’s why the state has authority to deal with the numerous ethical lapses of the current DA Neal Pinkston.
Weston Wamp is running for county mayor, a position within county general government. Since nepotism is your concern, surely you must be concerned that Matt Hullander is running for the top job in county general government – seeking to join his father Bill Hullander , the longtime trustee in the same hallway of the courthouse
-Nathan Janeway