Rétherford Tor COUNTY CONNIBSIONE, August 31,2009 Dear Executive and Central Committee Members, (Over the past few months, have weighed this decision heavily, Ihave prayed daily, and Ihave discussed with my family, fiends, colleagues, and close acquaintances about my options, This has all Jed me to seek the Republican nomination for Butler County Commissioner in 2010, [As of the 3 days prior to mailing this eter, Ihave drove over 50 miles and have knocked on ‘approximately 1100 doors. Each individual that Ihave had the pleasure of talking to has said the same thing. ‘There isa status quo in place in this county and that tatu quo isnt working. They have almost all said they want fresh faces and new blood in oie, Tve even talked to quite afew thal sid they ‘would not vote for any curent office holder. hati a reoceurtng theme that Ihave head over the past several months a a none candidate, a well. That is exactly why Iam seeking the Republican ‘nomination for Butler County Commissioner. ‘This party an this county just can't hep plying politics as usual. We can't kep moving and sbulling the same peopl around. We must find ne, bol and fresh leadership. hold new leadership of tomorow and We nee it today. know tha am hat leadership the people oF is uty Wan "have faithfully served my country, my community snd my family answered my country’ ell ight ‘ut of high choo! and joined the Marine Corps. When I got home. I dda think twice about stating my life in Butler County, the place I've called home my whole life. once again heat my country and my county calling. Iwill answer that eal, {realize that do not have tbe name recognition that my opponents do, but what I ack in that, make up {or in other areas. The very fat that Iam a outsider appeals ta large amount of voters in this county. am young and charismatic. 1 also continue to possess the leadership experience and skills, along with ‘he honor, courage, commitment, work ethic and integrity that was instilled in me by dhe Marines. | would ike to bring fresh ideas to the county. | want to completely overhaul the satus quo that isin place, Ibolieve with my leadership, we ean start rebuilding this county and returning tothe level of Prosperity that his county once we at. | would also like wo invite each and every one of you to personally contact me to auange a personal oF ‘group mecting so that we can Further discuss my candidacy before the committees vote for hee endorsements. My phone number is $13-256-3782 and my email address is USMCvetLCPL/@ao.com, 1 ‘ill also hold at a minimum of 2 open houses so that those of you who would ike to et fo know me, ‘Thank you and GOD bless, ‘Wes Retherford “Bold, New Leadership of Tomorrow, Today!”