McCormick wants to end friction on county commission

Randy Lemay Cartrette

Randy Lemay Cartrette

Citing friction within the County Commission as a stumbling block to Warren County’s success, Dennis McCormick has declared his candidacy for commissioner of the 2nd District.

McCormick, a sergeant with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department where he has served for 11 years, is seeking office as a Democrat. He will face six other competitors in the general election Aug. 1.

“I believe the commission needs to quit bickering and work together,” McCormick said. “We’ve got to remember we work for the people of the county and it’s their money. Sometimes they forget it’s the people who put them in there to do a job.

“Right now, nobody wants to get along. I believe if we work together we can accomplish things for the benefit of everyone.”

McCormick said, if elected, he intends to hold public meetings in the 2nd District so his constituents can voice their ideas and concerns.

“I plan to hold public meetings so the people will know how their government is being run,” McCormick said. “I want to be the people’s commissioner.”

McCormick, who is seeking office for the first time, said one of his major concerns is jobs.

“Our kids are having to leave town to find work after they finish school, and that isn’t right,” McCormick said. “There should be jobs here for them when they graduate.”

McCormick resides in the Newtown area and is a member of Pleasant Hill New Life Baptist Church. He is married to Lisa McCormick and they have two children.