Party Chair clarifies election timing

Dear Editor:

In the article announcing that Councilman Ayers will not seek a third term, Mr. Swift states, “The position is up for election next spring, and is now an open seat.”

This is incorrect, as the election for this seat as well as all other county, state and federal offices will be up for election in November 2018.

The Hamilton County Democratic Party will host candidates for this and many of the other positions. Mr. Swift should not assume the citizens of Hamilton County will not have a choice in upcoming elections and will fill position via the primaries.

Joe Weingarten

Chair, Hamilton County Democratic Party