Candidate rides from Branson to Jefferson City

Jeff Justus has made the decision to enter the political process and to prove his commitment, he plans to ride his bike to Jefferson City to file.

Justus and a crowd of his supporters plan to gather at his Stone County L&J; Plumbing store for a brief meeting before he leaves. By 9 a.m., Justus, 54, will head out for the long ride to the state capitol where he will file as a Republican candidate for State Representative of District 62.

“I’ve ridden a bike all my life. It was the freedom of being able to get around town — that was our mass transportation in those days. Most of my rides are between 25 and 30 miles now. I try to ride a couple times a week, and I ride in the MS150,” Justus said in answer to how he would make the ride to Jefferson City. . .

“I’m not taking this (ride) as fun. I’m serious. My intention is for the voters to elect me, and I intend to work hard in office the whole time,” Justus said in answer to the question.