Richard D. Ford
Age: 60
Occupation: Retired
Residence: Harrison
Years lived in Hamilton County: 60
Family: Married, two children, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild
Education: Birchwood High School, 44-year working man’s Ph.D.
Previous Public Office Experience: N/A
Church of Civic Involvement: Attend Mt. Zion Methodist Church, buy and repair bikes for needy children on Native American Reservations in New Mexico
Achievements: Although it’s my second marriage, finding and keeping one wonderful wife for almost 25 years with no arguments; working 27 years at Miller Industries; generally speaking, trying to live a good and decent life.
What’s the biggest challenge facing the office you are seeking, and how would you address it?
Improving our education in our schools to better prepare students for a life in the real world, attracting and retaining better paying jobs to our area, and working to eliminate the gang problem.
Why should voters choose you?
I will work for the people of Hamilton County — and I mean all the people. I will hold meetings in all nine districts to hear taxpayers’ concerns. I will work to attract and keep jobs. I will work to see that our schools prepare students better for college or a higher tech job. I will work to eliminate nepotism and favoritism in county government. I will also give at least three-quarters, if not all, the mayor’s salary to charity.