Citrus County Forum

Last night I attended a forum at the Citrus County National Guard Armory to hear the judicial and congressional candidates. This standing room only event was hosted by Citrus County Chronicle and firm rules were implemented to insure all the candidates were given a fair opportunity to make their presentations without being heckled by the audience. The audience did its best to comply with rules by using signs to make a point instead of heckling the opposition candidates. The judicial candidate's from Hernando County were Jeff Kirk and Daniel Merritt, Jr. who both gave a 5 minute presentation to introduce themselves to Citrus County voters. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite did a dynamic job with her statements, along with giving in-depth answers to questions asked by the panel. Our congresswoman gave clear, precise answers for the comprehensive energy bill passed by the House; why veterans should support her in this election; and her firm position on the illegal alien problems facing this country. Mr. Russell used his time to personally attack Mrs. Brown-Waite and then danced around the questions. Although the audience was packed, the support was obvious for Congresswoman Ginny Brown Waite by the sea of waving signs. Just a note that I thought was interesting about the Citrus County election is that they elect their mosquito control directors by district and the pay is $4,800 a year...