From Shawn Hutchinson...
Hello, my name is Shawn Hutchinson. I am proud to announce that I am seeking election to the Barton County Commission, District 3. Some of you know me through my businesses, Satellite Pros and Central Plains Security. Others might know me through my beautiful wife, Lt. Colonel (ret.) Jamie Hutchinson, current manager of the Central Care Cancer Center.
Barton County is an amazing community which has supported my small businesses for the past 17 years. More importantly, Jamie and I started our vibrant family in Great Bend. We have raised 3 wonderful children here; Blayne, Elle, and Eli. Jamie and I are both United States Air Force Veterans that live by the Air Force core values: “Integrity first; Service before self & Excellence in all we do!” We want nothing more than to help our county see continued success for generations to come. We truly have a vested interest in Barton County’s future prosperity!
I am honored to receive the endorsement from Don Davis, current District 3 Commissioner. Throughout my campaign, I have sought cooperation with local business leaders and the existing administration within the City and County Governments. If elected, I pledge to continue Don’s great work in representing the people of the 3rd District. I believe in strong city and county partnerships, and will seek additional economic development in Barton County. I have demonstrated my ability to work with the existing administration with my choice of campaign treasurer, James Jordan. I believe Mr. Jordan represents the changes needed in our local government as he has done an excellent job for our County.
I believe that too much has been lost to partisan politics, which is why my campaign slogan has been “A vote for Hutchinson is a vote for common sense”. With my business background and a little common sense thrown in, it could make all the difference for future success in Barton County. I pledge that when making a decision, I will gather all the facts possible, prioritizing your voices, and calling in experts when needed. I will look to the past to learn valuable lessons, and look to the future to create a vision for Barton County. I will make decisions based on the greatest amount of good for the largest amount of the population. That’s what I call common sense.
I want Barton County to know that I stand for you, the individual citizen. I come from humble beginnings and believe in a fair shake for everyone. These values run deep in my personal beliefs. This is why I say: “A citizen’s perspective is my perspective.”
I know this job won’t be easy, especially over the next 4 years. I am the youngest candidate at 41 years old. I believe my age is a benefit; I am young enough to get out there and make things happen, yet old enough to know the value of hard work, determination and respect. I understand the older generation and believe I can help pass the torch on to the future leaders of our community. I am ready and willing to meet this challenge head on and help our County come out of these trying times better than ever before. This is why I respectfully ask for your very important vote on Tuesday, August 4th for County Commission District 3.
“I will listen to you now and I will listen to you when elected!”- Shawn Hutchinson