Madewell runs for county commission
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?I have been a working man all my life. I was not born into wealth,? Madewell said. ?I started work when I was in the fifth grade running a paper route morning and night. I believe the taxpayers should receive full benefit for each dollar spent.?
Madewell said he supports more efficient government and is calling for the county commission to cut its number from 24 to 12.
?Hamilton County, Chattanooga, runs its government with nine, part-time commissioners and it is more than seven times the population of Warren County,? Madewell said. ?Warren County has 24 commissions and they voted not to even allow you to voice your opinion on election day to reduce the commission. However, the commission voted to meet only six times a year instead of 12 at the same pay.?
Madewell said he is also against A and B commission spots where the two seats in each district are elected every two years for four-year terms.
?This looks like the good ole boy support we need to get away from since you would not have to run against your buddy for the office,? Madewell said, noting each commissioner can obtain insurance and qualify for retirement after being vested. ?You?re still paying when the retired commissioner is old and gray.?
Madewell said he supports a more responsive county government.
?I believe your vote is just as important after the election as it was when I asked for your vote,? Madewell said. ?I believe you know more about your business than I do and if elected I will provide every person in the 3rd District with the opportunity to voice an opinion on how you would like me to vote on issues concerning the way we are taxed and our money is spent.?
Madewell pointed out next year Warren County will be 200 years old and during most of that time, the Democratic Party has always been in charge.
?Let?s work to put a representative in office who will work for the working folks of Warren County,? Madewell said. ?I ask for your vote at the Smartt Station Fire Hall or Westwood Church of Christ.?