Wes Upchurch

Who is Wes Upchurch PDF Print E-mail
Written by Wes Upchurch, Candidate   
Saturday, 05 April 2008 12:38

Wes UpchurchWho am I?

I'm a proud citizen of Columbia, Missouri. I moved here in 2007 and have fallen in love with the culture of art, music, and education in Missouri’s heartland. I'm glad to be in a state full of nature, a wide spectrum of local industries, and great learning institutions.

What do I do?

My youth was marked by achievement and a sharp sense value of community. I obtained the rank of Eagle Scout while in the Boy Scouts and worked diligently in environmental projects as the Great Arkansas Cleanup. My tradition of volunteerism continues today as a representative on Columbia’s Internet Citizens Advisory Group. As a politically active member of the community, I have also worked on a number of ballot initiatives aimed at protecting your rights in this state and nation.

Today, I am an Internet design and business development professional with Fläkt Woods’ Missouri subsidiary, SEMCO in Columbia. I am also a proud volunteer representing the citizens of Columbia and Boone County, serving on the W3C’s Working Group on HTML as an ‘Invited Expert,’ I work with organizations to maintain open standards for the Internet and in the development of the next generation of HTML, the language of the Internet.

What Qualifies Me to be Secretary of State?

I have held leadership roles in the community and in business and have lead the development of corporate Intranet and Internet communication sites so management had improved communication with employees and clients.

I can translate these same skills to the Secretary of State’s office, improving communication, improving viability, improving efficiency, improving transparency and improving effectiveness, all to the citizens’ advantage.

I am not unlike you. I worked hard to pay my way through life and college. My parents are middle class citizens and I live in a mid-size apartment, working a 9-to-5 job. I understand the issues Missourians face everyday. The problems of the working poor. The problems of the working middle-class. The problems of the single parent trying to maintain a sembelence of control of budget and kids. I will offer reasonable solutions to better the people of this state through the Secretary of State’s office. I will work actively to to remove those government unfair and imposed limitations on small business and on our personal freedoms. I will work to ensure open and fair ballot access for all candidates and free and open voting for all Missourians.



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Punk Johnny Cash   |2008-10-28 05:25:00
You have my vote man. I'm ready for next Tuesday and I am pulling for you.
I'll see you at the polls.
Anonymous   |2008-10-30 14:24:50
Good Luck Wes!
Aunt Becky
A. H.   |2008-10-31 08:59:55
I had not planned on voting but because of your campaign and the light rail
issue I will be there.



Good luck.
Joe Biden  - Helli, Wes.   |2008-11-03 07:16:37
Wes, it is great to see the youth of our nation standing up and taking a part in
their communities and government. To that end, I wish you well in the upcoming
election.

However, you have zero chance of winning. May god have mercy on
your soul.
PunkJohnnyCash   |2008-11-04 01:12:23
Well sir, I got up early and was at the polls this morning an hour before they
opened. I cast my vote for you and hope the rest of our state is there on your
side. Best wishes today.
Sara Cove   |2008-11-07 19:00:09
Wes, what will you do with the campaing money?
Wes Upchurch, Candidate  - Regarding contributions.   |2008-11-08 06:04:36
The election is over, so our campaign is no longer accepting contributions.
Sara Cove   |2008-11-07 19:02:03
Ok, I misspelled campaign. Grrrr. But seriously, does anyone know what the laws
are, if any, regarding the campaign monies?
Wes Upchurch, Candidate  - Campaign Finance   |2008-11-08 06:06:08
Campaigns are required to report contributions totaling more than $500 to the
Missouri Ethics Commission.
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