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by COLBY KISER

To all my friends, family and residents of Pike County, today I filed my intent to run for Magistrate District 3 on the republican ticket

I am a dedicated husband, father and blue collar worker. I come to you not just as a candidate but as someone who loves this county, who believes in the strength of our people and who is ready to serve with fairness, integrity and respect for every person who calls this place home.

This role isn’t about politics it is about the fine people of Pike County. As your Magistrate I will frequently check on all the communities in our district to listen to your concerns.

•   Work to bring jobs into Pike County to help improve the future for our children and grandchildren.
•   Continue to improve upon the tourism in our beautiful county.
•   Prioritize blacktopping and repairing our roads, making sure they are safe for transportation.
•   Work with local and state government officials to clean streams and ditches.
•   Eliminating secretaries for Magistrates to keep expenses down.
•   Work to ensure Long Fork and Dorton Parks are up to par for community use.
•   Maintain the grass on main and side roads.

I humbly ask for your vote. Together let’s keep Pike County moving forward for our families, neighbors and the place we all love.

Please share and get the word out! Thanks to everyone for the support you’ve already shown!

Colby Kiser for Magistrate District 3