To the editor, Over these past weeks, the public and I have had the opportunity to observe and evaluate the perspectives/agendas of the various candidates running for Nelson County Judge-Executive. As many of you have witnessed, Tim Hutchins’ honest, hopeful, insight into our community’s needs, problems, and also his willingness to examine the issues and […]
To the editor, Last week I read Nelson County Judge Executive Dean Watts’ public endorsement of the Democrat running to replace him. His comments reminded me of the yard signs in the 2nd District from the incumbent who is using the slogan “No Time For a Change.” Local Democrat leadership would like us to believe […]
To the editor, I support Tim Hutchins for the position of Nelson County Judge-Executive. Tim is a hard worker who listens to the citizens of Nelson County. I’ve known Tim most of my life and he is deeply involved in our local community. Tim will confront problems and solve them. I wish him well and […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 — Six of the 12 candidates for Bardstown City Council participated in a candidate forum sponsored by Don Thrasher’s Nelson County America First PAC Monday night at Thomas Nelson High School. None of the six incumbent candidates chose to take part in the candidate forum. […]
To the editor, I have worked with Tim Hutchins for 15 years. It is evident by the success of Handy Food Mart that Tim’s business experience and expertise is unmatched. To be effective in any public office, networking is a must. Tim rarely meets a stranger in Nelson County, and his contacts throughout the state […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 — In response to a story by Don Thrasher on his Nelson County News-Sentinel, Mayor Dick Heaton took responsibility for the mistake that led the council to approve an ordinance to raise the next mayor’s pay effective Jan. 1, 2023. Thrasher’s story credited council candidate […]
To the editor: I would like to reply to the recent story published by Don Thrasher about the missed deadline for passing an ordinance regarding the Mayor’s pay that was to take effect on January 1, 2023. I take full responsibility in putting the ordinance on the council agenda for reading and a vote after the deadline. It […]
To the Editor, The previous Democratic Nelson County Judge Executive has announced his endorsement of my Democratic opponent. This does not come as a surprise for either myself, or many in the county. It stated that he would be best suited to work in harmony with our cities. As a lifelong servant of this area, […]
To the Editor, Over the past few months I have been asked by many people who I am supporting for Nelson County Judge Executive. My choice is Eric Sheburne! Not because he is a Democrat or Republican, but because he is the best candidate to continue the many good things that are happening in Nelson […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 — Tracey Bonzo, the Democratic candidate for Nelson County Property Valuation Administrator, was the guest this week on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Tracey, who has served as PVA for 7 months and has worked in the office for 17 years, explained her qualifications […]
