Decisions 2025: Happy Creek District

With the party processes underway, it has become apparent that there is a lot of inappropriate and excessive criticism towards the prospective Republican nominee for Happy Creek Supervisor.

The first and most blatant criticism is age. It’s standard to paint our youth as inexperienced while holding the idea that experience is the most desirable quality; however, if voters were only concerned with age and experience, where exactly would we be as a people? The 2024 election would have had a drastically different outcome. Given the history of the Happy Creek District, the voters should look for more than a corrupt career politician – they shouldn’t have to return to EDA-era politics where Warren County residents were represented by twenty-year incumbents who have brought nothing but harm to the community. Do we need politicians who are blinded by power and entitlement, who feel comfortable looking past corruption? Or alternatively, does the community need a representative who is a fresh face with fresh views? I believe the answer is abundantly clear.

Cameron Williams is the fresh face that voters want. He has demonstrated his care for Warren County time and time again through his appearances at meetings, his unmissable advocacy, and his assertion on topics that many are too afraid to touch. He’s fought for better healthcare, against tax hikes, and against rapid development that would destroy the charm of the county. Fiscal responsibility and county pride are not just slogans or planks in a platform, they are principles Cameron has fought for persistently.

There has also been heavy public discussion concerning religion and its influence on local politics. Cameron always says that he is a Christian, Conservative, and Republican in that order. He is not ashamed of his faith and his faith influences his politics. The public bashing of religious individuals, particularly claims of a “Catholic Cabal,” or accusations of dual loyalty, is reprehensible and not acceptable in political discourse. There is no such thing, and these accusations stand as evidence of a deep-seated hatred of religious individuals.

Autumn Hollenbaugh
Happy Creek Resident
Warren County, VA

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