Listen "County commissioner candidate Ray Gasperson"
Episode Synopsis
Even at the county level, it’s a bit surprising these days to hear a candidate for political office singing the praises of serving alongside members of the opposing party. But that’s Ray Gasperson for you. He was a Democratic county commissioner a few years back when his party held every seat, then when he had to share power, and then when he was outnumbered four to one by his Republican colleagues. If there’s anybody qualified to weigh in on what works best — and what needs fixing — in county politics, he’s your guy.
And there was a time, not so long ago, when the voters of Polk County seemed to agree with that assessment. But not so for the past couple of elections. Ray explains why he just can’t get enough of county politics during an interview recorded earlier this month at the Saluda library.
Resources
Polk County Elections
Ray Gasperson campaign site
And there was a time, not so long ago, when the voters of Polk County seemed to agree with that assessment. But not so for the past couple of elections. Ray explains why he just can’t get enough of county politics during an interview recorded earlier this month at the Saluda library.
Resources
Polk County Elections
Ray Gasperson campaign site
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