Cafe @ HollyWood was the setting for US Senate candidate Mike Gibbons Meet & Greet on Saturday, February 19th. The place was packed as Gibbons discussed with Paulding County residents about the upcoming Senators race, his opponents, the country’s current state, COVID, and what his plans are when he gets into office. Gibbons is definitely confident in his chances of winning this Senate seat at the Primary and then onto the general election in November.
Mike Gibbons from Cleveland, OH area and is married to his wife, Diane, and together they raised five children. He coached numerous youth sports teams and volunteers on many boards of various non-profit groups. Gibbons is not a politician by trade. He is a businessman. He ran a middle market investment business and assisted many Ohio companies launch their businesses into profitable entities over the years.
Honesty and integrity are at the forefront of Gibbon’s campaign. Drawing from his Roman Catholic roots, he depends on truth, justice, and common sense to set a precedent for government. And Gibbons does not see any of that happening. “Never lie. Always tell the truth even if it may be something they don’t want to hear,” Gibbons stated. He then continued, “People are tired of politicians, they are tired of their speeches telling them what they think they are going to do, and then don’t.”
When asked what makes Mike Gibbons stand out from other candidates which would make him a good US Senator. His response was this, “I don’t bend. I finish what I start. I do what I say I’m going to do.” He backed that statement up with this, “Wouldn’t it be good to send a senator to Washington who knew something about economics?” Gibbons thinks so and he is qualified as he studied this in university and taught it in a graduate school.
Paulding County Republicans, thanked Gibbons for stopping in Gibbons and speaking to the people. At this time, the group will not announce its endorsement of a candidate. They will make their decisions when it is closer to election time.
After Gibbons, other political candidates introduced themselves including Ted Penner and Roy Klopfenstein, who are running for the 82nd District Ohio House seat.
Check out the video of the meeting on West Bend News’ YouTube channel.
