According to his recent letter, one of the candidates for Carroll County commissioner asserts the points made in my last letter were “nothing to see here.” Perhaps he should read it again. But, as predicted, Democrat candidates continue their partisan talking points, most of which don’t reflect current Carroll County operations. In my 18 months as a commissioner, none of the three candidates attended one commission meeting I’m aware of. I haven’t missed one. They have no idea what’s going on there. Other than repeat past history, our writer offers nothing. He doesn’t tell readers what his “less divisive” approach to selling the old courthouse would have been. He doesn’t tell readers how he’s going to cure the agency staffing issue. He doesn’t tell readers what his “fresh approach” is. Or to what. Perhaps readers will hear the answers before the election. The reality is, other than attacking former commissioners, he and his fellow Democrats have nothing to offer. Again, expect more of this until November. The fact of the matter is things at the county are fine and we expect to end the year on or below budget.