Newell Clark

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting one Newell Clark.  Obviously, the sign in the window at High Rock Outfitters came to mind as soon as I was introduced to him.  He is a candidate for the November election for the Mayor of Lexington.  My first impression?  He's full of life and energy and wants to make Lexington better.  A supporter of High Rock Outfitters, Newell seems to have everything going for him.  I've never met our current mayor, but I am willing to say that Newell will fit well into the office.  His enthusiasm for helping this area was evident in the way he spoke.  He brought up today that he arrived home about two weeks ago from Texas where he visited a Career Technical High School.  The way he spoke about it makes me wonder why we don't have one.  Students are literally graduating high school with certifications to work in pharmacies and CNA's.  Sure, we have the CNA program, but we only have two pathways to choose from: University or Tech.  These students are choosing something like a major and throughout the course of high school are learning more about this "major" and upon graduating, are going on to study these things at a college.  If they are on the pre-law path, their classroom is a courtroom, if their "major" is design, their classroom is a studio.  Sounds like college and it sounds like a great idea and would help students.  Newell's enthusiasm about everything he talks about makes him an easily likable person.  He will, without a doubt, be good for Lexington and bring a "younger" vibe to this town.  In the November election, my vote goes to Newell Clark.  Sure, I'm only 18, but what does it say about a candidate when he can captivate an audience of all ages?  Great speaker and a perfect fit to be the Mayor of Lexington.

The article in The Dispatch here shows his announcement to run for mayor.  Newell is shown here with his family on the same day at the announcement of his candidacy.  Also, visit http://www.newellclark.com/ to volunteer, see the press release, or his photo blog.

Newell Clark is a wonderful person and I look forward to casting my vote that will make him the mayor of Lexington.