Ron Largent for Shasta County Assessor-Recorder Announcement Speech

Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Shasta County residents, it is a sincere privilege to announce my candidacy for Assessor - Recorder in 2010.

I am honored to address my fellow citizens at this beautiful location that exemplifies the pride and spirit of the North State. It is my personal commitment as an American citizen to serve the people of our great county. I take this responsibility seriously and pledge my support to be a voice of leadership in the days ahead.

Over the past 38 years in Shasta County, I am proud to have served on numerous community organizations as a volunteer, chairperson and board member. As a retired Lt. Colonel of the United States Air Force Reserve, I took an oath to defend our great nation. My passion for public service has never been questioned and now is the time to make this a "Full-Time" commitment to you.

We The People, of Shasta County must return to the principle that government is to be a servant of the people.

YOU are the superiors and sovereigns of this great nation!

I stand before you as a proud Conservative that believes in our individual freedoms. My campaign is built around these four principles:

JUSTICE FOR ALL

BELIEF IN AMERICA

FREE ENTERPRISE

And CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL

As a public servant for the people of Shasta County, I believe the responsibilities of this elected office are to provide:

FAIR, TIMELY and EQUITABLE property assessments for all!

Equally, we must be accountable to record ACCURATE and CURRENT information on existing properties in the county. And WE MUST BE ACCOUNTABLE TO YOU! Personal and fiscal accountability to good representative government - a county government that serves you!

I ask you to join me today in a mission to return the government to the people.

Enough is enough!

It is time for our county residents to have a voice. And a LOUD voice!

It is time for our Assessor-Recorder to be a highly visible advocate for the people we serve, for you the taxpayer!

It's time to lead the great people of Shasta County to greater Accessibility, Accountability and a Fair Assessment of Property Values. County government starts with you - you pay the bills!

Fellow citizens, we must restore the people's voice and sovereignty over government. It is my pledge to each and every one of you that I will renew the once held pride of being a true PUBLIC SERVANT to the people.

Our freedom is our greatest strength

Life is a Precious Gift

Restoring our founding principles will ensure our county's security and prosperity

Ladies and Gentlemen, this starts with recognizing that you have rights as a Homeowner and Business Owner in our community. You deserve the best candidate to stand up and be a voice for you and future generations.

I am that voice

You are the people I serve

We The People of the United States of America will be heard!

May God Bless America and Shasta County!

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