I think Bob Odom should have been gone long ago as the head of this office. Let’s hope voters will make that change this time. Odom’s challengers include Strain, a state representative who is a veterinarian and cattle rancher, and Councilman Wayne Carter, a businessman. I met with both and heard about their backgrounds and reasons for running. Since Carter is a Metro Council member, I have far more knowledge of his past—and that is not to his advantage. His actions and politics on the council have been distasteful. I can’t ignore that when we are trying to get rid of Odom and his politics of old. Strain has been chairman of the rural caucus in the Legislature for two terms. Interestingly, while Strain and Carter are both Republicans (Carter switched parties this year), congressmen Jim McCrery and Charles Boustany, as well as Sen. David Vitter, have all endorsed Strain. Strain is also supported by the NRA and the Associated Builders & Contractors. Strain will get my vote.