I write to remind registered voters that Thursday, Sept. 6, is the primary election. Sussex County Democrats will select candidates for U.S. senator, attorney general and auditor of accounts. As the immediate past chair of the Sussex County Democratic Party and the former chief deputy insurance commissioner, I want an auditor who will have the guts to audit every state agency, and expose any fraud, waste and abuse uncovered. That is why I will vote for Kathy McGuiness.
I also want an auditor with well-rounded and wide-ranging experience so that, once sworn in, that person can work with the auditor’s professional staff and other elected officials to get the office back to the strength needed to properly audit all agencies, departments and nonprofits receiving our tax dollars. Also important is having someone who can use that office to represent and stand up for Sussex County! There are no statewide elected officials from Sussex and, therefore, there is no one in statewide office to finally fight for the needs of those living here.
There are three candidates, but only one who meets the requirements above. Kathy McGuiness has served the people of Rehoboth well as an elected city commissioner. She has headed nonprofits and understands living within a budget and adhering to the law. She has owned small businesses and knows the importance of hiring and empowering employees. I find the talk of qualifications interesting. My life experience teaches me that having a degree or a license merely allows one to practice a trade or profession. It is not an indicator of competence or ethics. One needs to look at all about a candidate.
Kathy McGuiness is not running to get a job, but to do a job. She is not running to avenge real or perceived wrongdoing, but to continue her service to the people of our state. I look forward to voting for her Sept. 6, and beyond.
Mitch Crane, Esq.
Lewes
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