My name is Charlie Robertson and I am announcing my candidacy for the Stoddard County Coroner in the upcoming term.  My wife, Leslie, and I reside outside of Bloomfield where we have raised our children except for 7 and 1/2 years while I served away and abroad in the United States Army.  I have been back in the area since 1992.

As a Pastor of the Bible Tabernacle Church in Bloomfield, I serve God, His Church and its family.

As an Army Veteran, I have served my country proudly and honorably both on foreign and domestic soil.

If elected as your coroner, I look forward to serving the citizens of Stoddard County.  I truly believe, we were put on this earth to be our brother's keeper by taking care of each others' needs.

I have met many of you by serving and directing funeral services for your loved ones at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home and the same dedication and compassion showed while dong this will be the same action serving as your Coroner.

I am a pro-life Republican and a Bible believing Christian that believes we have a duty to protect all walks of life throughout our county.  All of us at one time have an appointment to face death.  Sometimes we fold our hands, close our eyes and pass from this life peacefully.  Others may pass from an illness, accident or sickness.  There are also some who pass without explanation, it seems at firs, and need a voice to speak for them when they cannot.  It is my belief that all need to be heard, and we have a duty to ensure that peace, answers and tranquility serves them as well.  We all should have a voice no matter what.

I am not running for this position for fame or self recognition - I do not require a "hey look at me mentality", but rather would like to continue to serve all of you.  I would appreciate your support.

I pray that God continues to bless and keep you.

Respectfully

Charlie Robertson

Stoddard County Collector and Treasurer, Josh Speakman, recently concluded his participation in the Missouri County Collectors Association's annual training for County Collectors, held from April 21st through 25th. Serving as a member of the association's executive board, Speakman actively engaged in a week-long program aimed at professional development, networking, and fostering collaborations to benefit county operations.

Throughout the training, Speakman attended a diverse array of classes and sessions covering topics crucial to county governance and financial management, all with a focus on his conservative approach aimed at saving taxpayers money. These included deep dives into tax policies, workshops on best practices in revenue collection, and discussions on innovative approaches to address challenges faced by county collectors across Missouri, always with an eye toward fiscal responsibility.

Moreover, Speakman seized the opportunity to build relationships with colleagues from other counties, forging connections that will undoubtedly prove invaluable in the exchange of ideas and experiences. By exchanging insights and sharing expertise, Speakman aims to enhance his ability to serve Stoddard County effectively and efficiently, all while keeping the taxpayer's bottom line in mind.

Speakman's active participation in the training underscores his commitment to staying abreast of the latest developments in county governance and his dedication to ensuring the highest standards of service for the taxpayers of Stoddard County. Through collaboration and continued learning, Josh remains steadfast in his mission to uphold transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in county operations, delivering tangible benefits to the hardworking taxpayers of Stoddard County.

I'm running for County Commissioner in District #2 because with opportunity of change I feel that it is the time to lead the county in a direction that is a better future for the citizens of Stoddard County.

I am a lifelong resident of Stoddard County living in District #2 and pledge to continue to live in the district for as long as I am your commissioner.

I have two sons and am dedicated to the future of Stoddard County during these challenging times that require and demand that we have competent, and effective leadership.

I have been an active member of the Dexter Fire Department for 30 years and a board member of the Stoddard County Health Department.

I'm also the Chairman of the Bootheel Local Emergency Planning Committee which consists of 8 counties in the Bootheel of Missouri.

I am a self-employed business owner specializing in Hazmat Response, disaster preparedness and recovery after a natural disaster.  My business experience and professional training makes me uniquely qualified to deal with current issues facing our county.

A change is needed to ensure that the citizens of our county are protected by a Commission that is organized, prepared, and financially responsible for the particular needs of our community.

Thank you and God bless the United States of America.

Sincerely your candidate for Stoddard County Commission, District #2

Jeff Riddle

"I am announced that will be running for reelection in the August Republican Primary as Stoddard County Commissioner, District #2."

"I have been your Commissioner for 16 years and I desire to continue to serve you, the Citizens of District #2 for another four years.  District #2 is Liberty Township and Elk Township."

"It is truly an honor to serve you and my main goal is to always serve the integrity of the office as well as be open and honest.  I am very conservative and I have treated your dollars as such.  I work for you and not you working for me."

"Stoddard County is a great county to live in and it is due to you the citizens of this county!"

"I would appreciate your vote and trust that you placed in me for the past 16 years. I currently work very well with Commissioner C.D. Stewart and Presiding Commissioner Greg Mathis.  We are working hard to keep Stoddard County in great shape."

"I ran to be the Voice For The People!" 

"I have always tried to do that," commented Jarrell. "May God bless each and everyone"

God Bless Our County! Our State! Our Nation!

Thank you,

Carol Jarrell,

Stoddard County Commissioner District #2

For the first time since the 1990s a caucus will be held in Missouri.  What does that mean?  If you are Republican and want to choose your candidate for the November election you will need to attend this caucus and place your vote.  There will be no Presidential primary in Missouri this year!

"The caucus will be held at the Bearcat Event Center on Saturday, March 2nd," commented Chairman of the Stoddard County Republican Central Committee Wayne Jean.  "The doors will open as early as 7:30 a.m. Participating in this caucus could take a couple of hours."

Jean said on the day of the caucus people will enter the doors of the BEC and there will be registration tables set up just like an election.  At each table there will be an individual with a computer.  The caucus participant will check a box indicting they are a registered voter in Stoddard County and check a box indicating they are Republican. 

A photo ID is required to register!

Your name will be matched against a list of registered voters in Stoddard County.  The list is from the Stoddard County Clerk's Office.  Jean also commented that if the voter has not participated in the past few elections their name will not appear on this list.  

Once registered, the participant will be asked to go to the BEC gym, sit in the bleachers, and wait for the caucus to begin.

The caucus will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.  The doors will be closed and no one else will be allowed in the BEC.  Jean said that people should show up early as it will take a few minutes to register.  The Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation will take place.  A chairman will then be elected to run the caucus.

Participants in the gym will be separated into groups. If you are wishing to vote for Donal Trump," commented Jean. "You will be asked to move to a confined areas of the gym.  If you support another candidate you will be separated for that candidate in a contained area and so forth." There could be more than one group. 

Each group will then elect a chairman or spokesperson for their group.  A count of the number of people in each group will take place.  Each group that does not have more than 15% of the total number of participants in attendance will have to disband.  Those individuals can then go home or join another group.  Ultimately there will be one group left and this will be the candidate to receive Stoddard County's votes.  

Delegates must also be elected at the caucus.

Delegates and alternates will then go to the congressional caucus on April 6th.  It is possible the delegates would also be elected to attend the State Convention on May 4th at the Springfield Expo Center.  The National republican Convention will be in July in Milwaukee.  Delegates will travel at their own expense.

"This will be the only opportunity to vote for who the Republican nominee for President will be," stated Jean.  "This does not affect a voters ability to vote in the general election in November.  Though attendance is encouraged if a voter does wish to participate in the caucus."