The following transcript of Governor Simon's speech was released moments after its conclusion and made available via the media and public services such as the Rhydin Public Library. The speech itself was broadcast over several VidNet & AudNet channels and available for attendance by the media and public.
Introduction
My fellow citizens,
Once again, an election for Rhydin's Governor draws near. I welcome this time of year, for it allows me the chance to re-examine my time as Governor, to analyze my decisions and choices, regardless of whether they proved beneficial to you and the city. I am by no means perfect; I have made mistakes as most leaders do. But importantly, I have learned from them and not repeated them. I firmly believe, as I have the last two elections, that I am the best candidate to serve as Rhydin's Governor. In the next few moments, I would like to address a variety of topics including my fellow candidates, the recent past, and my vision for Rhydin's future.
As most of you are aware, I am the only candidate to file my application for Governorship within Waterhouse Accounting's original deadline. Now let me be absolutely clear " although I have retained Waterhouse Accounting to oversee the election, I am not privy to any inside information, including the timeframe for candidacy applications, prior to the firm's public announcements. My application was submitted the day after Waterhouse Accounting's notice that candidates were to submit their election applications. Admittedly, I was partially dismayed and partially pleased when the next nine days passed and nobody else came forward. Why dismayed" Because, as I stated earlier, election time is exciting. It allows me the opportunity to refocus and allows you, the citizens, to make your voices heard. Why pleased" Simple " I want to remain as Rhydin's Governor; I truly enjoy the work I do and the opportunity to bring about positive change to this city and those within its borders.
Still, until Waterhouse Accounting granted an application extension, nobody but me stepped forward. As such, I call into question the dedication and desire of my fellow candidates ? if they truly wanted the Governorship, why the delay' It is true, mistakes are made and some delays are unavoidable. Perhaps Waterhouse Accounting's public announcements in print and broadcast were simply missed. I could likely understand that from perhaps one or two of the others. But all of them' No. If their hearts and minds were truly committed to this election and enthusiastic about becoming Governor, these candidates would and should have made their intentions known before the deadline passed. However, with the extension, they now have the same opportunities that I do; they have the chance to speak to you and with you, to unveil their plans and thoughts for the upcoming year. It's my hope that they do not squander this opportunity which very nearly slipped through all of their fingers.
About the candidates themselves, aside from Mr. Wystansayr, who's participated in the previous two elections (withdrawing from the 2008 election and placing second in the voting last year), I have not met them personally. I have read their candidacy announcements and public displays, however, and offer you my thoughts on their platforms, at least as much as they've deemed fit to share with us thus far.
Introduction
My fellow citizens,
Once again, an election for Rhydin's Governor draws near. I welcome this time of year, for it allows me the chance to re-examine my time as Governor, to analyze my decisions and choices, regardless of whether they proved beneficial to you and the city. I am by no means perfect; I have made mistakes as most leaders do. But importantly, I have learned from them and not repeated them. I firmly believe, as I have the last two elections, that I am the best candidate to serve as Rhydin's Governor. In the next few moments, I would like to address a variety of topics including my fellow candidates, the recent past, and my vision for Rhydin's future.
As most of you are aware, I am the only candidate to file my application for Governorship within Waterhouse Accounting's original deadline. Now let me be absolutely clear " although I have retained Waterhouse Accounting to oversee the election, I am not privy to any inside information, including the timeframe for candidacy applications, prior to the firm's public announcements. My application was submitted the day after Waterhouse Accounting's notice that candidates were to submit their election applications. Admittedly, I was partially dismayed and partially pleased when the next nine days passed and nobody else came forward. Why dismayed" Because, as I stated earlier, election time is exciting. It allows me the opportunity to refocus and allows you, the citizens, to make your voices heard. Why pleased" Simple " I want to remain as Rhydin's Governor; I truly enjoy the work I do and the opportunity to bring about positive change to this city and those within its borders.
Still, until Waterhouse Accounting granted an application extension, nobody but me stepped forward. As such, I call into question the dedication and desire of my fellow candidates ? if they truly wanted the Governorship, why the delay' It is true, mistakes are made and some delays are unavoidable. Perhaps Waterhouse Accounting's public announcements in print and broadcast were simply missed. I could likely understand that from perhaps one or two of the others. But all of them' No. If their hearts and minds were truly committed to this election and enthusiastic about becoming Governor, these candidates would and should have made their intentions known before the deadline passed. However, with the extension, they now have the same opportunities that I do; they have the chance to speak to you and with you, to unveil their plans and thoughts for the upcoming year. It's my hope that they do not squander this opportunity which very nearly slipped through all of their fingers.
About the candidates themselves, aside from Mr. Wystansayr, who's participated in the previous two elections (withdrawing from the 2008 election and placing second in the voting last year), I have not met them personally. I have read their candidacy announcements and public displays, however, and offer you my thoughts on their platforms, at least as much as they've deemed fit to share with us thus far.