The following paid positions are available to quality candidates willing to work hard to get elected.  These county offices provide an opportunity for the local party to involve and engage additional families with a vested interest in the activities of the grassroots:

Now Accepting Applications for County Sheriff.  Law enforcement experience is a plus.  Quality candidates will reside in the Bevier or Macon areas.  Salary starting at $42,000 with benefits.  Contact Aaron Baker at (660) 473-6300 or aaron@mogop.org for details.

Candidates for Dist. 2 Commissioner are needed in the four Southeastern-most Townships of Macon County, including the City of Macon. Working knowledge of agriculture and/or roads and bridges is preferred.  Salary starts at $27,000 plus benefits package.  Contact Rick Shoemaker at 660-773-5313 for more details.

Surveyor Needed for County Position.  Experience in the surveying field is preferred.  Contact Aaron Baker for more details.

Help Wanted—County Coroner.  Experience in the medical or mortuary business preferred.  Salary starting at $10,000.  Provides additional income for current office-holder’s funeral home.  Contact Becky Lang (660) 385-3306 or bllang@missvalley.com for details.

Seeking Assessor Candidates competent in valuating property.  Previous work experience with the assessor’s office and/or relationships with area realtors is preferred.  Salary starting at $40,000 with benefits.  Contact Daron Baker for more details, (660) 473-6222.

Looking for Candidates for Macon County Public Administrator. Working knowledge of social services and/or experience in the nursing home field is a plus.  Current office-holder is a quality candidate.  Contact Rowena Willis (660) 773-5245 or royoung@cvalley.net for more details. 

Other races for 2008 will include: President (open), Governor (Blunt), Lt. Governor (Kinder), Treasurer (Steelman), Secretary of State (Carnahan), Attorney General (open), US Representative (Hulshof), State Senator (Stouffer), State Rep., Dist. 8 (Shively), State Rep., Dist. 22 (Sander), Dist. 1 Comm. (Belt).