IN SUPPORT OF STEVE HAMMER FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY COMMISSIONER

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The race for the County Commissioner in the Republican primary has become very interesting to watch. Oddly enough it isn’t because the candidates vying for this seat are conducting a negative and personal in your face campaign against each other.  In fact, each candidate has been very respectful towards each other. To their credit, they have focused on discussing the issues that affect the citizen of Vanderburgh County. Vanderburgh County Republican party is fortunate to have three quality candidates running for the County Commissioner seat.

We have been told by credible sources that the recently declared Democrat and former Vanderburgh County GOP Party Chairman Jeff Hatfield is poised to announce his candidacy for the Vanderburgh County Commission seat sometime after the primary election is over with. We can guarantee if Mr. Hatfield decides to run for this office he will be one heck of a campaigner and will have an impressive political war chest. Whoever wins the Republican primary race for County Commissioner will have a major challenge to defeat Jeff Hatfield because he is well known and respected by people from both political parties. With that being said the control of the Vanderburgh County Commision lay in the balance and the Vanderburgh County Republicans better get it right by selecting the right candidate to represent them in the upcoming General election.
Recently the Vanderburgh County Republican Party Chairman Wayne Parke took away his support of Republican County Commissioner primary candidate Steve Hammer appointed  Precinct Committeeman position. Mr. Parke alleged that Mr. Hammer made a statement that he has the “endorsement of the Vanderburgh County Republican Party for County Commissioner and the area Chamber of Commerce.”  We were told that a phone bank volunteer incorrectly stated that Mr. Hammer has the “endorsement of the Vanderburgh County Republican Party for County Commissioner and the area Chamber of Commerce.   Candidates Hammer publicly apologize for his volunteer incorrect statement.
We contend that Mr. Parkes withdrawal of support will not hurt Mr. Hammers at all. In the past, Mr. Parke has endorsed candidates in caucuses and primaries who ran against other Republicans and lost. This isn’t the first time that Mr. Parke had a falling out with candidates or elected officials of his own party. He had issues with past GOP Chairman Nick Hermann, County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave, past County Commissioner candidate Sean Selby, Councilman Dan McGinn, County Councilman James Raben, County Councilman Joe Kiefer and numerous other office holders.
Mr. Hammer made a statement to the Evansville Courier and Press that really caught our attention. He said that;”I’m not a politician. I do not partake in dirty political tricks, closed-door gossiping or middle school-level backstabbing. I did not get into this race to play political games. Make no mistake: Mr. Parkes tactics will not stop me from delivering my message of economic growth, local conservative values, and dedication to The People — not the party. I believe in the integrity of public service, and I hope to serve this community honestly and honorably.”
For the last several months we have been closely watching the campaign styles of all three Republican primary candidates running in the Vanderburgh County Commission race. It looks like that the Vanderburgh County Republican party may have an up and coming political star in the making. Steve Hammer has proven to be is an effective campaigner. He has put together an impressive campaign committee that comprised of many well-known movers and shakers from our community. He has good people and communications skills.  His finance committee has done an impressive job in raising money for his campaign. Mr. Hammers door-to-door campaign has been impressive. If you follow him on social media you will wonder if he ever sleeps since he virtually attends every community event possible.
We like that Steve Hammer is extremely conservative, a successful businessman, a man of faith and is a good family man.  We respectfully recommend that you consider casting your vote for Steve Hammer as the Republican nominee for the County Commission in the May 8, 2018, primary election. We believe that Republican Steve Hammer is the best person to take on the soon to be announced Democratic opponent in the November general election.

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  2. Steve is a great friend and mentor to me. He has always been so kind and respectful to everyone he meets. I got to know Steve over the years when my family would go to his restaurant Roca Bar North. He would always come up to our table and make sure the food was good and chatted for a few minutes. Having this in mind, and needing a senior project idea, I reached out to him. At first, I was very nervous about going to the campaign headquarters to do phone bank. Everyone there was very kind and happy to get to know me. Especially Steve. After that night, I knew I would pursue this as my senior project. I truly know that Steve cares so much about this community with a lifetime of giving back to this community. Later in the campaign, I got to know Steve more and more as we would go to more community events and through campaigning. He always has a smile on his face and is always positive. Those are just a few things that make Steve the best candidate in this election. I have made a lifelong friend with this campaign. I ask that you please consider voting for my mentor, friend, and a hard worker. #Hammerforcommissioner

  3. A personal note of thanks to all of our friends, families, committee members and supporters for helping make this a positive campaign. Steve has worked so hard to prepare to take this position if elected. He wants to make this community strong for our kids and yours. It has been fun for our family to attend and experience a lot of community events. Our daughters favorite thing about the election: counting yard signs. She refers to them as “daddy’s” or “not-daddy’s”. She’s learning a lot about the democratic process at a young age. We hope Steve has earned your vote over these last 6 months. Thanks to the CCO for confidence in Steve’s platform and capability to do a great job! See you at the polls!! #Hammerforcommissioner

    • Ashley

      I had considered voting for Steve. However, his crass statement of “rigged primary elections are the things associated with the Democratic Party–not the Republican Party” shows us that he is not the proper candidate for County Commissioner, and I have strongly urged others not to vote for him.

      He has stated that “I do not partake in dirty political tricks, closed-door gossiping, or middle school-level backstabbing” while making a juvenile crack about the Democratic party?

      I am on record as stating that Wayne Parke is an idiot, and I will concur that what he did to Steve is shady, but that does not excuse the grade-school comment Steve made about the Democratic Party. He lost any respect or support from myself or anyone I speak with about this race.

      Steve has a choice: Apologize, or continue to own the comment. I say that because on the chance he makes it thru the primary, he lost any votes from the Democrats in this County. It is 2018, we have modern voting systems, and this BS about vote-rigging allows us to know he is apparently of the same intellect as Trump when it comes to voting

      • Mickard, I think we’d all agree that sometimes there is one line or phrase or moment you wish you could take back. We have many friends on both sides of the aisle. I would urge you to speak with the democrats you know in office or view Steve’s personal fb page and see him with many different types of community leaders. Sorry that comment kept you from voting for him in the primary, but maybe you will find some positive things about him over time if he is elected. He has worked very hard getting involved and really wants to make the community better. In closing, thank you for your comment as everyone should have a right to voice their opinion. Ashley

        • Ashley

          WOW. What a classy response to Mickard. You make us proud that we endorsed your husband to be elected County Commissioner in tomorrows Republican primary.

          If Steve is fortunate to win we hope that you will continue to speak out.

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  4. Steve is the right candidate for the job. He really cares about the community and has proven himself to be a successful and active local businessman. I think he’ll bring a fresh and common-sense approach to the office. I’m with Steve!

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