Republican Candidate Offers $5000 Reward to Letter Author
Nashville, TN ---
For several weeks, a letter has been circulating in Tennessee’s House
District 50, and Charles Williamson is eager to chat with the author,
although he’s pretty sure that she doesn’t exist.
“I’ve
been focused on issues and I have been forthcoming with my contact
information. I’ve had many welcome and lively conversations with
constituents.” Williamson says. “If this voter really exists, I’d be
happy to address her concerns. Further, if she will come forward and
show her voter registration, I’ll personally donate $5000 to the charity
of her choice.”
State
Election Coordinator, Mark Goins, confirmed to the Williamson campaign
that there is no “Glenda R. Williams” registered to vote at the equally
non-existent return address of “110 Old Madison Road” in Nashville.
Still, Charles Williamson is offering a generous donation on behalf of
the author of the letter which challenges everything from his support of
the Second Amendment, (he is life member of the NRA and carries that
organization’s endorsement), to his interest in agriculture.
The
issues raised in the illegal letter match almost exactly a recent
negative mailer by Williamson’s opponent. Among the claims is
Williamson’s acceptance of farm subsidies, which in fact, he has never
taken on his Davidson County properties.
Chairman
of the Nashville Election Commission, Lynn Greer, has put to rest the
topics of Williamson’s voter registration and residency. “Charles
Williamson is a legal resident of the 50th District and is legally registered to vote in that district,” Greer says.
"Our
campaign continues to reach out to voters across our community to tell
them about our plan to get more Tennesseans back to work. While others
may resort to shady, anonymous attacks by mail and online, I know that
voters find it refreshing to hear about the issues. They’re not
interested in sideshows. We’re all tired of these desperate, malicious
tactics."
The
Williamson campaign has focused on the candidate’s extensive experience
as a Middle Tennessee business owner and job creator who has been
demonstrably involved in community service projects through
organizations like the Bellevue Exchange Club and Chamber Leadership.
"It’s
already forgery and mail fraud,” Williamson says. "If the money for
this letter is traced to my opponent or anyone acting on his behalf,
it’s also a clear violation of campaign finance law."
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