March 1, 2016 - Album - A political rally was held at the Joaquin ISD cafeteria on Saturday, February 27, 2016 for candidates in Joaquin, Precinct 3 as well as county-wide candidates.
The event was well attended by candidates, fire department representatives and area residents. During the event a hamburger plate fundraiser was held by the fire department. Each candidate was presented with five minutes to speak and two minutes to respond to any questions from the audience.
Candidates present for the event included (in the order they spoke):
Joaquin City Council candidate, Frankie Cooper.
Precinct 3 Constable Candidate Roy Cheatwood.
Precinct 3 Constable Candidate Scott Burkhalter.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Candidate Travis Rodgers.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Candidate Charles Barr.
County Tax Assessor/Collector Debora Riley.
County Attorney Candidate Ken Florence.
County Attorney Candidate Gary Rholes.
Sheriff Candidate Willis Blackwell.
Sheriff Candidate Ricky Allen.
123rd District Judge Candidate LeAnn Kay Rafferty.
123rd District Judge Candidate Mike Parker.
Following each candidates speech and interaction with the audience, cakes and pies provided by the Joaquin VFD Ladies Auxiliary and were auctioned with each candidate first having the opportunity to give the opening bid.
