Chris Barnett, the County Commissioner hopeful who has made more headlines than most candidates, is once again in the news—this time not for his policies or community work, but for his latest public meltdown. Instead of addressing issues that truly matter to voters, Barnett has resorted to playing the victim in a bizarre saga involving his political signs and a former teacher.
Barnett recently posted a video on social media, portraying himself as the target of a conspiracy to sabotage his campaign. The video shows a former teacher moving one of Barnett’s campaign signs, which Barnett dramatically edited to imply was part of a malicious effort against him. However, the truth behind the incident paints a very different picture. The teacher, it turns out, was merely relocating the sign to a legal area after it had been placed incorrectly—something that has gone unreported in mainstream media.
Rather than owning up to his mistake or addressing the actual legality of the situation, Barnett chose to take a different path: playing the victim. This isn’t the first time. Barnett seems to have a penchant for portraying himself as being under attack whenever his actions are questioned, and it’s beginning to wear thin on those who expect more from a public servant.
In typical fashion, Barnett took to social media and shared the heavily edited video with various news outlets, spreading false information and continuing his pattern of creating drama where none should exist. For someone who claims to want to serve the public, Barnett’s behavior is anything but mature.
It raises an important question: Do we want a county commissioner who, instead of addressing critical issues like infrastructure, education, and the economy, spends his time throwing temper tantrums and casting himself as the victim? Electing Barnett could mean putting someone in office who has a history of dodging accountability and stoking unnecessary drama for personal gain.
Voters need to ask themselves if they want a leader who acts more like a child throwing a tantrum than someone ready to lead. If Barnett can’t handle something as simple as a misunderstanding about sign placement, how will he handle the complexities of county governance?
For those who value maturity, professionalism, and accountability in office, Barnett’s antics make it clear: he may not be the right choice. We need leaders who can tackle real problems—not ones who constantly cry wolf when the spotlight fades. The county deserves an adult at the helm, not a candidate who turns every minor issue into a full-blown crisis for personal attention.
