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Op-ed: Watts says there is “hand-picked” successor to Amosson

Readers,

Have to reference an article that was written by John Skipper in Monday’s Globe.

He says something unusual is happening due to Bob Amosson retiring. This is very true!

Bob Amosson is not running for re-election to board of supervisors
Bob Amosson is not running for re-election to board of supervisors.  John Skipper lurks in the background.

Although it has been public knowledge for some time about Bob’s retiring, what the little known part is of “their” hand picked successor! I’ll give you one clue–this candidate has relationship ties with a select few.. for example, the Blodgett family. One who thinks he is sooo powerful in Clear Lake and has money. Although I personally have no hate or dislike for Casey Callanan–I do hate all the “behind the scenes BS” that goes on with this group. I’m guessing you can figure out the rest. So far, there are FIVE candidates and I believe they should ALL equally be heard. Because as John states–“what a golden opportunity for some fresh ideas.”

We need just that! Still believe that we could do better here in Cerro Gordo County. Would really love to see development come to the Avenue/65 area. Also along 35. Lets not forget our smaller communities that struggle to stay alive either.

Oh and than there are the much needed road and bridge improvements in the rural areas of the County. This is particularly hard for the average citizen when the population is more metro in our County. You have to go see to believe!

I’d like to hear answers from each candidate on their thoughts for moving our County forward.

Personally, I commend Bob for his professionalism in the public light. And the ability to see that it was time to step aside and let fresh faces and ideas enter the arena.

As John stated, Jay’s been there since 1988 ! And the Other UN-advertised facts are WHO makes up the Compensation Board that gives the pay raises? Well let’s see, Tom Jolas-good friend of Jay’s, lunch buddies—then there’s Tim LaPointe who is in the same party and Jay’s Campaign-Chair. Oh and than there’s John Stone who is Chairman of the Democratic Party and friends with both Jay and Phil. Get the point??

I have NO PROBLEM with our other elected officials getting the raises that they have earned in their full-time positions. They work for it hourly, daily!! And I’m very impressed with their work.

Appreciate the article John. Just wish you’d put more into them.

Sincerely

Chris Watts

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