Bill Ramsey announces candidacy for Arkansas House
Former state rep. and retired Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce president Bill Ramsey officially announced on Saturday that he will seek the office of Arkansas House of Representatives in District 92.
If elected, Ramsey would succeed Lindsley Smith, who has reached the Arkansas House limit of three two-year terms as representative of the area that surrounds the university.
Bill Ramsey
After being introduced by Helena Gadison, owner of East Meets West Spa Salon in Fayetteville, Ramsey was quick to give credit to the incumbent Smith.
“I want to say personally, publicly that these are some big shoes to fill. Lindsley has done an outstanding job of representing our district in the state legislature.” Ramsey said.
Ramsey, who spent 18 years as Arkansas State Representative from 1973-1990, mentioned his experience as one of his strengths.
“Most of my adult life has been spent in Little Rock, and I think the importance of that is seniority, experience, and what it takes to get the job done.” Ramsey said.
He stated that academic partnering, Fayetteville’s creative economy, sustainable economic development, and infrastructure improvements as some of the things he plans to focus on in his campaign.
Ramsey’s opponent in the Democratic primary, Greg Leding, announced his candidacy back in June.
The Democratic primary for the House seat that will be vacated by Smith will take place in May of next year.
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Another local resident
August 3, 2009
This guy is never going to get elected. Prairie Grove 20 years ago is a helluva lot different than central Fayetteville is today.
This guy doesn’t get anything… When he was asked about his support for the Equal Rights Amendment by Democratic women in NWA, his response was “Well… you girls sure have worked hard on that.”
Give me a break.
This guy is a true Republican, and the only reason he’s running as a Democrat is because he knows anyone on a Repub ticket doesn’t have a chance in this district.
Another local resident
August 3, 2009
I also really love that he’s refusing to take any policy positions until he talks to more constituents. Is he really admitting he’s a fake and that he’ll say anything to get elected?
marian kunetka
August 4, 2009
He should stay retired. We need youth to represent us, not some “good ole boy” who has no idea of what is happening in Fayetteville today!
Fayettenamese
August 6, 2009
Exciting news! I would be hard pressed to find someone else in Fayetteville who has been so closely linked to the developments here over the past decade. We need Bill’s experience and clout working for us in Little Rock!