Richard Korn Announces Run for Delaware State Auditor

Citizen advocate Richard Korn has announced his run for Delaware State Auditor. Presumably, his opponent will be the long-time incumbent Tom Wagner. (I am not certain if Wagner has yet announced his intention to run for State Auditor again.)

In his press release, Korn writes:

Our community, state and nation are going through one of, if not the most challenging economic times in recent history. Due to a lack of oversight and foresight, greed and irresponsibility have run rampant and have nearly ruined our economy. It's no wonder so much anxiety about this economic black hole looms over the homes of our friends, neighbors and families.

NOW, MORE THAN EVER, IT'S PROFOUNDLY IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THAT OUR GOVERNMENT USES OUR TAXES IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT WAYS POSSIBLE. It's not just a challenge, but an obligation and an opportunity for us to work together to make our government more transparent and accountable.

THE STATE AUDITOR IS YOUR WATCHDOG AGAINST FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE. I'm running for State Auditor because - as a citizen taxpayer - I've been accountable to you in the past and will continue to do so as your State Auditor. I've FOUGHT for and won accountability and transparency in New Castle County's budget. I've FOUGHT against fraud by helping pass the Delaware Workplace Fraud Act, which should bring millions of dollars to our state treasury and prevents employers from taking advantage of their employees. I've FOUGHT for the poor by helping bring over a million gallons of discounted and free heating oil to low-income families annually. Throughout OUR campaign I will be releasing plans to further my watchdog work as your State Auditor.

This should be an interesting race. The campaign website can be found here.