Walker announces county clerk bid
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The owner of Sam?s Collectibles in Plaza Shopping Center, Walker believes his years of providing quality customer service will be a nice fit for the clerk?s office.
?I?ve been working with the public for 41 years,? said Walker. ?I started cooking burgers and washing dishes when I was 13, all the way to now. All the time in between, I have worked and dealt with customers one on one many, many, times.
?I have been in management for over 30 years,? continued Walker. ?I have been committed to my work and most of all to my family. I served in the Tennessee National Guard, have my real estate license since 1981 (currently retired), coached various sports, and was on the board of directors of Bi-Rite and Foodtown.?
Walker has been married 35 years to the former Louree Barrett and they have two children, Matt Walker and LeAnne Holt, and four grandchildren. He is a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Walker said running for office is not a new desire. Instead, it?s been a longtime goal.
?I?ve always wanted to run for public office and I know it?s hard to beat an incumbent,? said Walker. ?With David Smartt?s departure, this felt like the right time.?
Walker said he will personally ensure customers receive first-rate service if he is elected.
?I am committed to customer service,? said Walker. ?If elected, I would personally be glad to take Spanish classes in order to help deal with the Hispanic population. If elected, myself and the current staff will continue to treat all customers of our clerk?s office with respect, honesty, and dignity. I promise that customer service will be our No. 1 priority. Please vote and elect Sammy H. Walker as your next Warren County Clerk on Aug. 3.?