Dear Editor,
This past week I attended the Women’s Day event where Hannah Hannah was speaking. Someone in the audience asked her about the accusation in the Mountain Mail that she wears Nazi Boots, and instead of just saying she doesn’t and that it’s not true, in my opinion she gave a flighty non-answer. Then she said she actually doesn’t have to answer questions, which was certainly a perplexing and inappropriate statement for someone running in an elected position.
A few days later she went on Facebook to claim she’s being bullied by “radicals.” None of the questions at the event were radical, by any means. She was also asked extensively about the Comprehensive Plan and critical issues in Chaffee County that she plans to focus on. Again she responded with long-winded non-answers. Then she gave some speech about women being sexy again, which has absolutely nothing to do with anything going on in Chaffee County.
She doesn’t actually seem to know much about any of the issues this county is facing or have any semblance of a plan. Sure, she throws around the words “land use” and “ranchers” and “freedom”…..but with no real information or strategy.
Growing up on a ranch, loving guns, and collecting vintage clothing does not qualify you to be a commissioner of this county. I would also like to know why she is running as Hannah Hannah, because [I hear] that is not her last name. Some in town are saying it’s to signal a White Supremacist Code HH = 88 = Heil Hitler.
I do not understand this myself, but as someone of 1/4 Jewish heritage, and a grandfather who fought against Fascists in WW2 I certainly find it disturbing. Please Hannah, tell me this is not true.
Your constituents are showing up, giving you their time, and asking for answers, and you’re giving them nothing in return.
I am wary to vote for someone who seems so radically unprepared to be a leader. I am disturbed by her reluctance to talk about these accusations head-on, as well as the way she is now painting herself as a victim of “radical bullying.” And so for these reasons, I won’t be voting for Hannah Hannah.
Thank you for your time,
Sherri Long
Salida
Hannah Hannah, family name (which is very important to her based on what she says about her upbringing and her work with her brother’s company) Hannah Steffens, was married to Mick Hannah. They are divorced and I know his now-wife fairly well. Using Hannah Hannah is “catchy” and with free speech, she is entitled to do that, of course. So, probably not a HH reference to Hitler. Also, I read in Alison Brown’s letter that Hannah is “sole support” of her two boys. Unequivocally inaccurate. The parents share joint custody and the father is very involved in the boys’ life. Hannah does speak very well. But, I’ll tag the above with these comments: she is running on a Second Amendment platform and we haven’t heard anything else on big issues. She is bright, no question, but may not be informed about, or involved in Chaffee County issues and business enough to make real-life decisions. Also, I’m not sure how seriously she would be taken at the Capitol trying to fight for Chaffee County on transportation issues, public lands, etc. when, like the guy in the White House, she’s always worked for herself or family and not had to work as a team, listen to input from others, etc. When the questions get uncomfortable for her, she seems to squirm around and “ghosts.” As old as I am, I know the term is ghosting!
Thank you for your letter Sherri! I thought that maybe it was just me. After asking Hannah Hannah several questions about her qualifications and not getting a response I saw that she posted the “Radical Bullying” comment on the same thread where I was asking my questions on her public Facebook page. Then she told me that she is not a “keyboard warrior” and that if I wanted to talk with her I could schedule a face to face. I attempted to explain that I am 67 years old and with the Covid pandemic I have been limiting my face to face contact. I find it odd that a person who works for her brother’s company in Denver as their “SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER” would admonish anyone for wanting to communicate with her through social media, then to be labeled as a “keyboard warrior” was a complete turn off. I have contacted Keith Baker in the past on several different topics and he has NEVER told me that if I want an answer I will have to meet him face to face. WHY should I need to? Not all of us in Chaffee County live in town. But, I did not give up. I truly wanted to make sure that I was giving Hannah Hannah a fair chance at informing me of why she qualifies for the seat of County Commissioner. So, I asked her what I have to do to set up a meeting and if she would be willing to Zoom. NO RESPONSE. I guess that quickly answered my questions. She will not be getting my vote either.