A Personal Endorsement

I first met Keith Richter when I moved to Lehigh Acres in 2001. Between the upheaval in my personal life and the national headlines, it was a very transformational time.

My eighth grade math teacher that year was Mr. Keith Richter. From the moment you walked into Mr. Richter's classroom, you knew he was a man serious about giving his students a quality education. He was employing technology years ahead of its time in order to help his students fully grasp puzzling mathematical concepts.

Besides being an excellent teacher, Mr. Richter was also the kind of man you could ask for advice on a personal level. Being new to the area with the whole world buzzing around me, I had a lot of questions. Mr. Richter had all the answers. He inspired me to strive higher, perform better, and make the best of my natural abilities. I wasn't a special case, as this was routine among all his students.

Mr. Richter also played a pivotal role in spurring my current interest in politics. The day I turned 18, I registered to vote and have participated in every election since then. He always made the point that voting was one of our most precious rights as Americans. He didn't just command blind patriotism, he explained why and how to be a proud American citizen. Being a U.S. Marine, he knows all about it.

Keith Richter is more than a math teacher, he is a mentor, an inspiration, and an all around great guy to be around. He has the character to put everyone at ease and the intellect to teach people something new. More than that, he also has an open mind and is always listening to new ideas. All of these traits are severely lacking in Tallahassee these days. District 72 would be well served with the election of Keith Richter.

Keith has a lifelong record of service and is now taking it to another level with this election. He has always turned down personal gain for the chance to make a difference. He could have been making more money with his talents outside the Marines, but he went the route of service. He could have been making more when he was a middle school teacher, but he saw the opportunity to positively influence young lives. Now, he is sacrificing once again to run for this seat in the Florida House of Representatives.

He has the ability to cross party lines in order to get work done for all voters in District 72, from Arcadia to Punta Gorda to Lehigh Acres and everyone in between. He doesn't have any agenda or special interest other than the people. He isn't your run of the mill politician, he is a public servant through and through. Because of this, I am proud to personally endorse Mr. Keith Richter for District 72's Florida House of Representatives seat.

James Crews

Political advertisement paid for and approved by Keith Richter, Republican for State House, District 72