January 2006

Richard E. Ford, Libertarian Candidate Special Election 105th District

By Mary Anne Gassmann

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Richard E. "Rich" Ford, longtime political activist, is the Libertarian candidate for the MO House 105th District Special Election on February 7.

Rich Ford, 67, has enormous name recognition in Jefferson County. He has been a stand-up guy here for decades, a catalyst for change, working for many causes that better peoples' lives. Right now, he is involved in the fight against auto emissions testing and eminent domain abuse. He is a well-respected businessman and father of seven. Rich writes the Hunting and Fishing news column and writes gutsy, original political commentary in the local newspapers.

In the last county-wide election, in a 2 way race, Ford got 38% of the vote. This special election for the 105th District is his strongest base, so he (WE) could win!

We Jeffco Libs have pretty well plastered the 105th District with Vote for FORD signs, but we still could use more hardy Libertarians outside the polls on February 7! If you want to help out, e-mail FrancisDuckworth@aol.com Let's make freedom happen!