I've been invited to appear this morning on the WPNN morning news program "Morning Report" with Chris Bryan.
We will discuss current events in the county as well as my campaign for re-election to my District 1 seat on the Escambia County Commission.
Tune in at 7:45 and listen live!
I've known Congressman Matt Gaetz for over ten years. When he was in the Florida legislature, I worked with he and his father, Don Gaetz, on some significant legislation related to public education. In 2007 I went to Tallahassee to support the Teacher Merit Award Plan--signature legislation from then Senator Don Gaetz who was at that time serving his first term in the legislature.
In 2018 I called Rep. Gaetz to ask his opinion on opening a "back door" out of the burgeoning NFCU campus onto a federal roadway rest stop--to ease traffic congestion in Beulah. He looked into the matter and was happy to assist. Unfortunately--what we tried to do could not be accomplished.
In 2020--as COVID 19 was ravaging the nation, I spoke with now Congressman Gaetz on the implications on local governments of the shut downs, beach closures, etc.
In 2021, Congressman Gaetz came onto my Coffee with the Commissioner program on Facebook and we talked about a lot of important issues.
And recently--the chairmen of the boards of all four panhandle counties worked with Congressman Matt Gaetz on supporting the increasing of the amount of housing allowances for our military men and women in the panhandle, and nationwide.
I've had Rep. Gaetz's phone number for years--but I've rarely called him. But he has always been receptive when I have reached out.
And he has been incredibly helpful many times.
So when I spoke with him recently about my campaign for re-election to the county commission and potentially earning his support and endorsement--he was receptive--which was humbling.
After all--he is one of the most influential Republican figures in the United States of America. Period.
I'm pleased to announce that as of this evening, Matt Gaetz has now officially endorsed me in the August 20th Republican primary election for Escambia County Commissioner, District 1.
He has also made a generous contribution to my campaign account.
Thank you very much Matt for the gracious words and support----keep up the great work in DC!
I am posting this picture for about 15 or 16 “friends” on one particular Facebook site. I’m sure they will have a field day with it. They will say I should be investigated for damaging a local business with an inferior campaign sign. They will demand an investigation. At least one guy might even send a letter to the Governor. To which I will simply say, the wind brought me this free advertising and endorsement from a national chain! And in honor of the wind giving me so much free advertising at a super busy McDonald’s I will today enjoy for lunch a delicious chocolate milkshake a double quarter pounder with cheese, French fries and an apple turnover for the free solid that McDonald’s has given me here. I know this meal will cost me between $25 and $26 but I’ll bring $30 just in case Biden‘s inflation has made it even more costly. (I would thank the Hamburgler and Grimmace— however they were canceled in 1995 and 2002 respectively for political correctness’ sake…..and the burger clown supports a different candidate whom he’s desperately and unsuccessfully trying to make smile 😃)
(This post is a parody.)
Political advertisement paid for and approved by Jeff Bergosh, Republican, For Escambia County Commission District 1
