Here's an article from the Rocky Mountain News about Chuck Sylvester, the former Stock Show General Manager, who has filed paperwork to be a write-in candidate for governor in the fall. From the article, "Chuck Sylvester doesn't like the candidates running for Colorado governor, so he's doing something about it. Sylvester said Tuesday he is running as a Republican write-in candidate for governor in the fall. The former general manager of the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo and Weld County farmer said the candidates are too busy bashing each other and are obsessed with raising money...
"On June 20, at a news conference at his family's farm along the South Platte River, where Sylvester was raised, he will announce his "Contract with Colorado." He said he will offer solutions to issues such as education, health care, immigration, agriculture, growth, water and the budget crisis. Sylvester said he wants to run a grass-roots campaign so he is not 'beholden' to anyone. He admits his chances of victory are slim, but that doesn't matter to him."
Here's another story about Mr. Sylvester from the Brighton Standard-Blade. They write, "Charles W. Sylvester plans to announce his candidacy for governor June 20. The press conference will be at the 130 year-old Sylvester Family Farm along the South Platte River near LaSalle at 9 a.m. The farm is located at 18269 Weld County Road 394 and can be accessed from State Highway 85 (from the south) or CR 394 (from the north). Signs will be posted. Sylvester filed the necessary paperwork with the secretary of state to become a Republican write-in candidate on the general election ballot. 'With a deep sense of humility, pride and determination I will make my candidacy for governor of the great state of Colorado public on June 20,' said Sylvester. 'I'm running to give the citizens of this state a choice. Across America, voters are frustrated with career politicians who merely pay lip service to our shared ideals. We need elected officials who are focused on solutions to the issues rather than being driven by partisan politics and political machinery. It's time for a new era in Colorado politics.'"
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
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