Sep
30
Expanded Answer from JDNews Profile: Why are you running for this position?
Filed Under Campaign, Decisions, Filing, General Government, Open Government, Opinion | Leave a Comment
Why are you running for this position?
There is no one definitive answer, as the decision to run for office is both complex and personal. Mostly, I wanted to take a step towards more open and efficient government. Even when I worked for Onslow County government I felt a disconnect to the candidates running for office. I had knowledge of issues, but found it difficult to judge the candidates. At the time I wished they had websites and blogs like candidates in other North Carolina jurisdictions have had in the past. I also disliked when candidates would attack one another or exploit issues that garnered votes but I thought to be issues that were ultimately dishonest or inconsequential. I felt that with the $15 filing fee and my blog votejamesbryan.com, I could be an aid in helping myself and others gain a better connection with our government.
There are more personal reasons as well which mostly relate to my previous position with local government here in Onslow County. When I worked for the County I felt like I was part of the whole which was providing quality and efficient services to the public. I enjoyed it tremendously and have missed it dearly since entering private practice. During my tenure with the county the commissioners voted to make it more difficult for their employees to run for office. Undoubtedly, a part of the reason for my decision was to know the great sense of patriotism and freedom one feels when filing to run for office.
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