Mr. Kring is a slum lord.

Hello,

My name is WALLY DAMRON and I am currently running in the first district, My primary goal is to work with the sherrif department and local police to help rid the south frankfort and surrounding areas of the drug and crime problem. I will be making arrest and shutting down known drug houses as well as curb the crime in our district. Vote for me and I give you my personal guarantee the neighborhoods will be much safer if I'm elected. Please feel free to contact me anytime at 502-227-3055 or you can email me at wwdamron@yahoo.com.

Sincerly,

Wally Damron for constable, the right man for the right job.

And we wonder why more people don't decide to run for office. According to this article, they aren't taken seriously. This upsets me so much.

By ROGER ALFORD
Associated Press Writer
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Republican Bill Johnson's $250,000 investment in his U.S. Senate campaign didn't earn him a spot in a political forum next week in Frankfort.
The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers invited only the perceived frontrunners to Monday's event at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, excluding Johnson and six other candidates who have filed for the seat now held by Sen. Jim Bunning. Bunning has opted to retire rather than seek a third term.
Ken Carroll, vice president of the manufacturers association, said the decision was made to limit the forum to two Republicans and two Democrats because of time constraints.
"It appears it's more of an opportunity to mingle with those who they think are going to win rather than to have a true exchange of ideas," Johnson said Monday.

Frank Haynes (R) has filed to run against Derrick Graham (D) again.

I'm so happy another long term Frankfort incumbent is getting challenged. With state employees being taken care of so well this century there should be lots to talk about. (thats a joke)

Information for Frank Haynes, Candidate for State Representative
Name Frank Haynes
Address 5238 Huntington Woods Road
Frankfort, KY 40601

Representative -District 57
Party Republican - Party
Date Filed - 1/25/2010

Candidates that have registered so far.

1. Jeff Ruble 720 Kentucky Ave.
Frankfort City Legislative Body
Nonpartisan
2.Katie Flynn Hedden 314 W. Campbell St.
Frankfort City Legislative Body
Nonpartisan
3.Missy Sutton 901 Taylor Ave.
Frankfort City Legislative Body
Nonpartisan
4.Rodney S. Williams
Frankfort City Legislative Body
Nonpartisan
5.Sellus Wilder
Frankfort City Legislative Body
Nonpartisan
6. Terry Sutton 901 Taylor Ave.
Frankfort City Legislative Body
Nonpartisan

1.Charles E. Brown 786 Ninevah Road
Constable, 1st district Democratic Party
2.Floyd A. Hockensmith 478 Michael Blvd.
Constable, 1st district Democratic Party
3.Shannon T. Leach PO Box 4635
Constable, 1st district Democratic Party
4.Wally Damron 601 Taylor Ave.
Constable, 1st district Democratic Party

1.Bob Davis 141 Sunset Dr.
Constable, 2nd district Democratic Party
2. Tom Banta 205 Palmer Dr.
Constable, 2nd district Democratic Party

1. Gene Hammonds 112 Jeremy Dr.
Constable, 3rd district Democratic Party

1. Mark L. Turner 115 Allnutt Dr.
Constable, 4th district Democratic Party

1. William "Billy" Mills 450 Westwood Drive Constable, 5th district Democratic Party

1. Michael L. Tracy 190 Mt. Zion Rd.
Constable, 6th district Democratic Party

1. Ricky E. Sparks 2780 Shadrick Ferry Road
County Attorney Democratic Party

1. Guy R. Zeigler 1025 Hanley Lane
FranklinCounty Clerk Democratic Party

1.Ted Collins 340 Pea Ridge Road
Franklin County Judge/Executive Democratic Party

1.Billy Roberts 5411 St. Johns Rd.
Franklin Jailer Democratic Party
2.Jim White 148 Hickory Dr.
Franklin Jailer Republican Party

1. Jill E. Robinson Franklin
Magistrate/Justice of the Peace,
1st district Democratic Party

1. Phillip W. Kring 425 Roaring Springs Lane Franklin Magistrate/Justice of the Peace,
2nd district Democratic Party

1.Don Sturgeon 1042 Mojave Trail
Franklin Magistrate/Justice of the Peace,
3rd district Democratic Party

1. Ira W. Fannin 1101 Indian Gap Road
Franklin Magistrate/Justice of the Peace,
4th district Democratic Party

1. Huston D. Wells 112 Portsmouth Lane
Franklin Magistrate/Justice of the Peace,
5th district Democratic Party
2. Matthew J Conway 305 Birch Drive
Franklin Magistrate/Justice of the Peace,
5th district Democratic Party

1. Lambert Moore 4934 Devils Hollow Rd.
Franklin Magistrate/Justice of the Peace,
6th district Democratic Party

1. Patsy Conway 184 Melvin's Drive
Franklin Property Valuation Administrator Democratic Party

1.Derrick Napier 1015 Tyburn Lane
Franklin Sheriff
Republican Party
2.Gregg Muravchick 158 Locust Ridge
Franklin Sheriff
Democratic Party
3. Pat Melton 7 Whitebridge Lane
Franklin Sheriff
Democratic Party
4. Steve Clark 229 Farmbrook Circle
FranklinSheriff
Democratic Party

Vivian, I am Philip Kring's district. I am willing to meet to discuss possibilites and assisting in getting folks interested in running.

Webby, I do appreciate your kind remarks. I'm using the SJ platform to get people to shake the "sheep going over a cliff" group think and continually voting for incumbents just because they are friends or some other reason.

It's time for politicians to earn our vote instead of expecting our vote. If a Republican can poll (as of today) within 1% of a Democrat in Sen Ted Kennedy's seat in Massachusetts then all incumbents, R's and D's, are vulnerable. Local or national.

The Sheriff campaign has one candidate, Pat Melton, who is running a very well organized and therefore a well funded campaign. They are doing a good job. Granted, as stated before, I'm supporting someone else but I owe no loyalty to anyone because I want the best candidate who will work the hardest for ME, the voter, not some other politician or for their own benefit. The Melton campaign has made me re-think my position in that race.

Other than a few constables that have filed their papers, none of the high profile positions have yet filed. Is Kathy Carter or Rodney Williams running? Is Bill May? What about Ted Collins or Patsy Conway? Why do incumbents, city and county, not file now? Why do they wait until the last hour of the filing deadline. That is quite telling in my mind. I'm smelling fear from the incumbents. Am I wrong?

Please help me in getting other people to run for office. Not only convince them to run, we need to get involved. Help them campaign, donate money to them, so they can run a competitive race. Work for who you believe will do the best job not who you are friends. There's nothing on TV anyway :)

Let's work together to change Frankfort politics

jrb1952, First that definitely was not a tirade. What Magesterial District do you live?

There are a couple of Magistrates that could be knocked off due to inaction and fear of taking a stand. Actually I think all except Jill Robinson could be defeated if a intelligent and organized campaign was run against them. Squire Robinson actually is involved with her District. The only time I see my magistrate is around election time.

Of course we have 2 City Commissioners who I believe can be easily defeated (Carter and Williams) and Bill May could be added to that group. I hope you do run. Good Luck.

Vivian, I am actually fully aware of the positions that are open for election this year as watching the local and state elections is a "past-time" of mine.

I was hoping my comments would generate some interests in the positions, hoping others would realize the need we have for others to get involved, just as you noted. I THOUGHT MAYBE if the SJ actually did a full blown article on all of the positions that are open BEFORE the filing deadline that olks MAY get interested and actually run. If for no other reason... for the $$$ as you noted. But it appears they opted for the Editorial that I mentioned instead.

I am actually THINKING of running for City Commissioner but haven't made a final decision. Since I pay BOTH, City AND County taxes, I have an interest in both legislative bodies.

I found it truly interesting that the City's Finance Director (Dawson) made the comment in tonight's paper that the County should consider raising it's occupational tax to equal the city's. Why can't the city just do like the rest of us and either cut back or use its reserves. I have certainly done that in my household.

Sorry for the lengthy tirade. I share your feelings and hopes. Who knows, I may actually do it!

vivian, I don't know who you are but you are very bright and articulate. Maybe you are not in a position to run for office yourself but I would vote for you based on what I know about you from your postings.