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Serving Broadwater County with Experience, Transparency and Open Communication

Author: Audrey Plymale Candidate for Broadwater County Clerk of District Court

Serving Broadwater County with Experience, Transparency and Open Communication

Leona Nelson

Candidate for Treasurer-Superintendent of Schools

My name is Leona Nelson, and I am running for Broadwater County Treasurer and County Superintendent of Schools. I am running because I believe public service is about more than holding an elected position—it is about being present, listening to the people, and working every day to serve our community.

My experience in the Broadwater County Treasurer’s Office has given me firsthand knowledge of the responsibilities that come with serving our taxpayers. I have worked with motor vehicle services, tax payments, daily balancing, banking, fleet processing, homeschool paperwork, and other responsibilities within the office. This experience has taught me the importance of accuracy, accountability, organization, and treating every person who walks through the door with respect.

If elected, I want taxpayers to know that I will be accessible and available. There will be no closing the office from 12:00 to 1:00. That hour is important to people who work, run businesses, have children, or simply cannot make it to the courthouse during traditional hours. I want residents to be able to come in during that time to take care of motor vehicle business, tax payments, paperwork, and other needs. I believe serving the public means making the office work for the people—not making people work around the office.

As County Superintendent of Schools, I will strive to support education through communication, cooperation, and teamwork. Our schools, educators, families, county officials, and community members all have an important role to play. I believe strong communication throughout the courthouse and with our schools can create better understanding and stronger working relationships. I will listen, ask questions, continue learning, and work with others to find practical solutions.

Transparency and accountability will be at the heart of how I serve. County taxpayers deserve to know that their elected officials are accessible, responsible, and willing to communicate. I will make it a priority to listen to taxpayers, answer questions, explain what I can, and keep the lines of communication open.

I am not running simply to have a title. I am running because I care about Broadwater County and want to continue serving the people who call it home. My experience in the Treasurer’s Office, my dedication to public service, and my commitment to teamwork, transparency, accountability, and communication are what I will bring to these positions.

I am Leona Nelson, and I am asking for your vote and your trust. I will work hard to earn both—not just during the election, but every day I have the opportunity to serve Broadwater County.

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