Wellbaum Ready For “Prime Time”

Iraq War Veteran, Jeff Wellbaum who intends to run for City of Dayton Commissioner, stated that he is frustrated by the process to become endorsed by the Montgomery County Republican Party. “I was the only one that I know of who was screened for City of Dayton Commissioner” stated Wellbaum. “It seemed like the main question they had for me was how much money I had for the race.”

According to the candidate they chose an individual, to run for Mayor who has hundreds of thousands of dollars or can raise hundreds of thousands. “I am the only candidate to come forward for the Republicans for Commissioner and they could not endorse me because I am not rich or well-connected.” Wellbaum goes on to state they endorsed Josh Smith for House of Representatives last year, in the Dayton State Representative District, who was only on the ballot for “name recognition”.

“They want to let the voters have no real choice for Commissioner and let Nan Whaley and Joey Williams who are Democrats go virtually unoppossed without a serious challenger,” according to the candidate. “The Mayoral candidate will not have to collect one signature because the party will take care of it for him, while I would have to go out and collect 500 more plus have my own volunteers and family try to collect several hundred more.” I am leaving for my Army Reserve, Non-Commissioned Officer School in Wisconsion on March 4th, two days before the filing deadline to be trained as a leader. “Leadership is standing up for what you believe in” according to Wellbaum.

“I would like to spend time with my family before leaving instead of having to collect hundreds of signatures.” “It has been a dream of mine almost all of my life to run for public office.” “I attempted to run for office in 2004 and 2006 and because of family situations I was unable to.” I encourage all you who are outraged by this to call the Montgomery County Republican Headquarters at (937) 461-1776 or visit the Montgomery County Republican website at montgomerygopohio.com. The candidate emphasized that he will still support the Republican Party Mayoral candidate since he is a team player.