Newsletter #26:
"Making Memories at the Fair"

DATE: September 26, 2024

Friend —

Turkey legs. Milkshakes. Family memories.

Like many in our community, the Great Geauga County Fair is an annual fixture for our family.

As I look back on old photos — including our annual fair traditions of turkey legs and 4-H milkshakes — I am reminded of so many experiences as our twins grow older, one year at a time.

If you regularly attend the fair, I bet you’ve also formed many fond memories.

This year was no different — with wonderful experiences along the way — except for one change…

… this was the first year my husband had to traverse the fair on a broken foot!

Matt claims he broke his foot wrestling a bear in the West Woods to save our family from imminent danger… but truth be told, he simply misjudged how many steps were left as he walked down our stairs in the dark.

Thankfully, Matt was a trooper on his motorized scooter.

He had to skip participation in the 4-H 5k race, but otherwise didn’t let his injury stop him from enjoying our family traditions at the fair and exploring the fairgrounds.

One of our favorite stops was the 4-H auction, in which I became the owner of three blue-ribbon, sandwich-themed chickens named Peanut, Butter, and Jelly.

Thank you to Kalyn Toot for raising such fine chickens and taking a picture with us after the auction to show off her work!

Whenever I wasn’t touring the fairgrounds, you could usually find me at the Geauga GOP tent, where I enjoyed meeting with many supporters —of all ages.

Thank you to everyone who wore “Carolyn Brakey for Geauga County Commissioner” t-shirts to raise visibility for our campaign — especially the adorable Carlson sisters, along with my own daughter!

Through a faith-based basketball league, our family met the Carlsons two years ago.

It has been wonderful to see how our paths and values have continued to intersect — and I appreciate their support at the fair.

Now that the fair is over, we look ahead to the November 5th General Election — now just 40 days away!

Taking every opportunity to meet with the voters, we are planning and preparing for two meet-and-greets in mid-October with two good friends who serve Geauga County in the Ohio Statehouse:

• Representative Steve Demetriou (District 35), and

• Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (District 99)

Please join us for food, refreshments, and an opportunity to share your thoughts on the issues that matter most.

Whether you and I have met already on the campaign trail, or if I’ve yet to have the honor of greeting you in person, I hope to see you there.

Bainbridge Meet & Greet
WHO? Carolyn Brakey and Rep. Steve Demetriou
WHEN?  Monday, October 14, 2024 — 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
WHERE? Holbrook Hollows Lodge,
7250 Country Lane, Bainbridge Township, OH 44023
Click HERE to RSVP.

Claridon Meet & Greet
WHO? Carolyn Brakey and Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur
WHEN? Thursday, October 17, 2024 — 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
WHERE? Claridon Woodlands Park’s Judge Lester Taylor Lodge
11383 Claridon Troy Rd, Claridon Township, OH 44024
Click HERE to RSVP.

Sarah, Steve, and I would greatly value your input at these meet-and-greets on pressing issues like:

• Inflation eroding our paychecks,

• Rising property taxes that risk pricing Geaugans out of their homes,

• Bureaucrats undermining parental rights,

• Democrats manipulating the Ohio Constitution to gerrymander legislative districts, and

• Any other concerns you believe are important to our community.

Please come out and join us!

And if you’d like to go the extra mile, there are two ways you can help right now:

1. Put Up a Yard Sign at Your Home —
   
   Please CLICK HERE to request a yard sign and a volunteer will come by personally to bring you one.

2. Make a Contribution —
   
   Yard signs, mailers, and newspaper advertising will make the difference between winning and losing on November 5th — and all of these campaign efforts rely on financial contributions from those who love freedom.
   
   CLICK HERE to make a contribution to our campaign.

Thank you for all your support. Let’s win in 40 days.

For Liberty!
Carolyn Brakey

Republican Nominee,
Geauga County Commissioner

P.S. With only 40 days until Election Day, I am taking every opportunity to meet with voters — from the Great Geauga County Fair to upcoming meet-and-greets in mid-October.

Ohio State Representatives Steve Demetriou and Sarah Fowler Arthur are joining me for these events in Bainbridge and Claridon — and I hope to see you there too!

(Please click the links above to RSVP.)

On November 5, our freedoms, paychecks, and families are on the ballot — and I need your help to deliver our message to voters.

To win, please make a contribution of $100, $50, $25 or any amount you can afford to help us defend freedom, protect paychecks, and defeat dysfunction.