Dissolve Image java applet, Copyright 2002-2005 GD Moving Harrison County Forward - Bringing Our Community Together On Monday, January 2, 2006, I filed as the Democratic candidate for the position of Harrison County Judge. Born and reared in this county, I, along with my wife, Christina, have a deep love for Harrison County, have worked hard for the betterment of our community, and believe there’s exciting progress ahead. I’d like to share with the people of our county some of the reasons why I chose to run at this time and why I believe I’m well qualified for the position. I believe the race for County Judge should not be about party affiliation but about the candidate who has the leadership skills, experience, knowledge, and vision to effectively address the issues facing our county today. They include: • my experience and knowledge as both a businessman and a lawyer which I believe are required for this position • a proven record of balancing eight county budgets and delivering a $5.3 million surplus when I served as county judge previously • a deep understanding of how county government works effectively in connection with city, state, and federal governments and in coordination with other counties • my experience with economic development and job creation with regard to a variety of industries in East Texas • my commitment to fresh ideas about and my ongoing work with regard to the revitalization of our community, including economic growth through cultural, historic, and eco-tourism (including the great opportunities presented by the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge) • my knowledge and experience with construction and the preservation of historical buildings which is important to moving the renovation of the Old Courthouse forward to completion and overseeing the building of the new jail • my long experience with and deep understanding of the issues facing the economic asset and ecological treasure that Caddo Lake is to our region and my ongoing work with regard to its protection and improvement • my long experience with the expansion and strengthening of our county fire system, law enforcement, and roads and bridges • as a cattle rancher, my deep understanding of the agricultural issues that face a rural county such as ours • my great respect for our county employees and for the work they do to make our county strong • the clear vision I have of what can be achieved for our community’s progress today and for our children’s future. As stated before, I have a deep love for Harrison County and believe that there is exciting progress ahead for our community. Experienced leadership, progressive thinking, and all of us working together with a unified vision are key to our success. I’d like to share with the voters of Harrison County that this campaign is not only about my experience but also about what I believe in. And one thing I firmly believe--and know through my experience--is that the only way we’re going to move Harrison County forward is if we all work together. It would be impossible for me to run a campaign on any premise other than creating progress through working together because it’s at the core of who I am, what I believe, and what I’ve done throughout my life—whether it’s as a private citizen, community volunteer, public official, or otherwise. As we know, people are not always going to agree but I believe that as long as all who are working together work honestly, with an open mind, and in good faith, always putting principle before personality with a mutual commitment to finding an effective solution, there is little we can’t achieve from Waskom to East Longview to Harleton to Elysian Fields and all Harrison County communities in between. I look forward to continuing my work in our community and to discussing the issues and our future with the Harrison County voters. My wife, Christina, my daughter Ashley, and all our family wish to express our appreciation and, as with all political campaigns I have ever conducted, look forward to conducting--along with those who have pledged their support--an ethical, accurate campaign that focuses on the issues, my past service in our community, and our vision for the future. We hope the campaign itself will help to unify and move our community forward. This web site is designed to provide information about my background, experience, and some of the issues I believe are important to address for our county. Thank you for your time and care in this regard. I look forward to speaking with you on the campaign trail. Sincerely, Richard Anderson Political Advertisement paid for by Richard Anderson for County Judge, P.O. Box 550, Marshall, Texas 75671 • Christina Anderson, Treasurer