Politics doesn't have to be combative. Local government works best when officials collaborate across party lines, listen to residents, and make decisions based on what's effective rather than what's politically expedient.
Running as an independent means being accountable to Kerr County residents, not party bosses or national political agendas. It means bringing people together around shared goals rather than dividing them along partisan lines.
"The most effective leaders don't just talk about bringing people together - they actually do it. They show up, listen first, and build solutions through collaboration rather than conflict."
Kerr County deserves strategic planning and fiscal responsibility - the kind of long-term thinking that protects property values and prepares for challenges before they become crises. After July 4th, our community came together. That same collaborative spirit can guide how we approach water security, emergency preparedness, infrastructure investment, and transparent budgeting.
This campaign models that approach: community-focused rather than self-promotional, substance over personality, collaborative rather than combative. The goal here goes beyond winning an election - it's to help build a more collaborative political culture in Kerr County.
These three principles guide how this campaign approaches every decision. The five priorities below are what they're applied to.
Building solutions together
Every taxpayer dollar accounted for
Creative problem solving for Kerr County
Jeremy Walther is a Kerr County native and local business owner active in community service, running as an independent to work across party lines and focus on what's effective for Kerr County.
Campaign Treasurer: Mike Wittler