For one sumter to be fair you need equal access to the party that you are a member of. When that is denied, our form of democracy fails. On the other hand, I have spoken to numerous groups and some candidates that represent the Villages don't attend forums outside of their district and even inside. Example, Cattlemans association, League of Woman Voters, Meet the candidates in Sumterville. How can the rest of the county have an opinion of their candidate this way? Folks, there is pluses and minuses to both side of this issue. If I'm a candidate for all citizens and don't have access to a TV contractor in the villages, where would you see my signs? Would you see my ad's in the TV newspaper when the rate that is charged is larger than my single contribution of $2500 to myself. This is not close to an even playing field. How do you make your choices? What do you hear and how?

Educated readers, pls look up your commissioners past and present, review the campaign records. It speaks volumes. I want a commissioner that represents the citizens not big business. When other commissioners donate to each other, things get fuzzy in my eyes. From outside TV your chance to represent your district is slim and none when the TV "Party" knows you are not in pocket. Enough of my whinning, vote your conscience. Nobody said it has to be fair. As a retired military SNCO and a very involved citizen in So. Sumter it saddens me to see such how this process works. Running myself gives me a front seat view and it's not pretty. Just my take!!! Great site and keep up the good work.

Respectfully,
J.Capporelli
Dist 5 candidate for Sumter Co.