Hello, my name is Michael Bell, and I am announcing my candidacy for 11th District County Commissioner of Warren County.

My family has been part of the community for over 150 years, and I was born and raised on my family’s farm where I learned about hard work, family values and responsibility to my community. I believe in our community, and I believe in looking out for my neighbors. As County Commissioner, I would use my values and beliefs as a foundation to help our community continue to grow and enrich the lives of our community members.

I currently serve on the board of Warren Farmer’s Coop and am the presiding chairman. I also serve as chairman of Old Bybees Cemetery in the Midway community, am a member of the Campaign-Rock Island Fire Department and am a past president of the Midway Community Improvement Club.

For the past 30 years, I have worked in the manufacturing industry. I spent 20+ years at Bouldin and Lawson working in a variety of positions including shop supervisor. For the past three years, I have been with A Plus Fasteners in McMinnville in sales and delivery. I also operate a full-time beef farm in the Midway community.

I am the son of Martha Faye and the late Bobby Bell and have one brother, David Bell, and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis and Mike Boren and Janice and Scott Kelsey. My grandparents, Fred and Adell Bell and George and Georgia Boyd, were all active in the Midway community and helped raise me to understand the value of friends and family.

I believe I have always served my community through acts of service and heart, and I would like the opportunity to continue to serve my community as 11th District County Commissioner. I would appreciate your prayers, support and your vote in this election. Early voting is July 13-28, and the General Election will take place Aug. 2.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and God bless.