CONNECT WITH MIKE HARMON

On Faith

I’m just a sinner saved by God’s Grace trying to get a little better every day. I do not recall a time I did not talk to God, but I made a public profession of faith while I was visiting my aunt and uncle’s church in Ashland, KY. At that Children’s Church in Ashland, I accepted Jesus as my Savior, confessed my sins and asked for forgiveness.

It has been a continual journey since that day, and I continue to seek His guidance and His will in my life both personally and politically.

I may not be a polished politician, but if you want some who loves the Lord, loves his family, and who loves this country, and in that order, I hope you will think of me.

Mike’s Mission Statement

“I HAVE NO DESIRE TO LEAVE A LEGACY, EXCEPT, THAT I SERVED MY LORD, I SERVED MY FAMILY, AND I SERVED MY COUNTRY, WELL.”

Mike Harmon, Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts, shares a story of seeking the Lord, facing challenges, and serving in the places where God opens the doors. https://fb.watch/ig0zMv4fas/ #Godisfaithful #christianity #college

On Fentanyl

With the southern border wide open, Kentuckians are dying each and every day due to the exploding Fentanyl epidemic in our country. According to the CDC, 107,375 people in the United States died of drug overdoses and drug poisonings in the 12-month period ending in January 2022. A staggering 67 percent of those deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

Kentucky needs a 3 prong attack when it comes to addressing the drug and fentanyl laced drug problem in this state and this nation.

1. Regain control of the border. Our federal government has failed to stop the flow of illegal immigrants and illegal drugs into our country. We must continue to strongly and publicly compel the President to enforce federal law and control our borders. The most effective way to make progress on this front is to elect a new president in 2024 that cares about the rule of law and the health and safety of Americans.
2. Disrupt the distribution lines for drugs. A full audit and review of current state law needs to be conducted to ensure that we have the tools to effectively tackle the serious, the murderous nature that fentanyl laced drugs represent. In addition, we need to recommit ourselves to prosecuting drug dealers and distributers to the fullest extent possible, and this includes putting violation of drug distribution laws on par with current murder charges.
3. Dry up the demand.  While we need to harshly punish distributors, we need to extend a hand to those that are trapped in addiction. A focus on increasing faith based treatments and providing additional resources for those addicted to drugs will be immediate actions that I take as Governor. Our family has personally seen the progress that can be made with faith based programs. My wife is the women’s chaplain at the Isaiah House women’s ministry and sees the concerns and the successes when it comes to breaking a vicious cycle.

 Today I filed paperwork to begin my path to seek the Republican Party’s nomination for the 2023 Kentucky Governor’s race.  My launch is not filled with fireworks and fanfare, but merely my strong determination to help renew Kentucky and hopefully help this state become the best version of itself it can be. 

            Over the last year and a half, sadly Kentuckians have had their liberties and their livelihoods suspended and stolen while promises to make those losses whole have gone for the most part unfulfilled. 

            I learned a long time ago to make few promises because someone’s word should be their bond, and that bond, if at all possible, should be honored and unbroken. But I will make this promise that if I am elected, I will do my best to take time to listen to the people of Kentucky and to serve each and every one to the best of my abilities regardless of their political affiliation.

            That’s what I’ve done as a State Representative, where I was known as one of the most conservative members in the House, and as your Auditor of Public Accounts, where I go to work every day with the goals of protecting taxpayers and making government more efficient, effective, and ethical.  I love serving as your State Auditor, and I will continue working toward those same goals if elected to the Governor’s office.

            I’m a Christian, a husband, a father, and a grandfather.  I want my children, grandchildren, and every adult and child in Kentucky to know this state holds great opportunities for each and every one. 

            So that you can better understand what motivates me, I share my mission statement that I adopted after my first successful election to public office and one I have tried to live by:

            “I have no desire to leave a legacy,
            Except,
            That I served my Lord,
            That I served my Family,
            And that I served my Country,
            Well.”

            I look forward to once again traveling across the state and meeting the wonderful people of Kentucky as I listen to their concerns and share my goals for our great Commonwealth.


Thanks and God Bless,


Mike

Mike Harmon
KY Auditor of Public Accounts
Candidate for Governor