Clint Thomas, a perennial candidate and owner of Clint's Comics, has died. He was 50.
Thomas' body was discovered at his home Saturday morning.
Thomas, who was the only person who qualified to challenge incumbent Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell, participated in a candidates' forum Tuesday where he told voters they should vote for him because they like him or don't like Russell. He said as sheriff he would be looking for "damsels in distress."
He had previously run for Monroe mayor five times.
But he was best known as a comic bookstore owner.
"I'm really gonna miss Clint. His store had a great environment and he was more of a friend than a business owner towards everyone," Michael Wear of Baton Rouge said in a posting on Thomas' Facebook page. "I spent countless Saturday's there during high school and I just want to thank him for the awesome memories I made at his store. Rest in peace Clint. You made others happy and that's always a great legacy.'
"I just can't believe you're gone," Mitch Wyatt of Bastrop said on Facebook. "You weren't in it for the money; you were in it for the love, and you will be missed. This community needed you."
As a candidate, Thomas saw himself as Batman, trying to save Gotham City from the "super villains" who have taken over its government.
As an "anti-politician," he promised voters nothing and didn't be taking any donations, because he felt money was what corrupts politicians.
He admitted he may not have the experience or qualifications that some of the other candidates can flaunt, but his biggest strength is that he knows how to work on a tight budget from owning a comic book store for 19 years.
To further develop Monroe's economy, he said there needs to be more things for people to do, things that improve their quality of life and bring working people here. Monroe already has cheaper housing than many other places, he said, so that is already that benefit. But to further draw residents here, he wants to improve the city's parks and recreational facilities.
"I do care about Monroe, I do want to bring work to Monroe, I want to help out, help them start their own jobs." Thomas said during one of the mayoral campaigns. "Whether I have the right answers or not, one thing for sure is that I want to be helping every way I can."
Services have been entrusted to Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Arrangements are pending
Mark Henderson, [email protected]
Thomas' body was discovered at his home Saturday morning.
Thomas, who was the only person who qualified to challenge incumbent Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell, participated in a candidates' forum Tuesday where he told voters they should vote for him because they like him or don't like Russell. He said as sheriff he would be looking for "damsels in distress."
He had previously run for Monroe mayor five times.
But he was best known as a comic bookstore owner.
"I'm really gonna miss Clint. His store had a great environment and he was more of a friend than a business owner towards everyone," Michael Wear of Baton Rouge said in a posting on Thomas' Facebook page. "I spent countless Saturday's there during high school and I just want to thank him for the awesome memories I made at his store. Rest in peace Clint. You made others happy and that's always a great legacy.'
"I just can't believe you're gone," Mitch Wyatt of Bastrop said on Facebook. "You weren't in it for the money; you were in it for the love, and you will be missed. This community needed you."
As a candidate, Thomas saw himself as Batman, trying to save Gotham City from the "super villains" who have taken over its government.
As an "anti-politician," he promised voters nothing and didn't be taking any donations, because he felt money was what corrupts politicians.
He admitted he may not have the experience or qualifications that some of the other candidates can flaunt, but his biggest strength is that he knows how to work on a tight budget from owning a comic book store for 19 years.
To further develop Monroe's economy, he said there needs to be more things for people to do, things that improve their quality of life and bring working people here. Monroe already has cheaper housing than many other places, he said, so that is already that benefit. But to further draw residents here, he wants to improve the city's parks and recreational facilities.
"I do care about Monroe, I do want to bring work to Monroe, I want to help out, help them start their own jobs." Thomas said during one of the mayoral campaigns. "Whether I have the right answers or not, one thing for sure is that I want to be helping every way I can."
Services have been entrusted to Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Arrangements are pending
Mark Henderson, [email protected]
Clint Thomas, a perennial candidate and owner of Clint's Comics, has died. He was 50.
Thomas' body was discovered at his home Saturday morning.
Thomas, who was the only person who qualified to challenge incumbent Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell, participated in a candidates' forum Tuesday where he told voters they should vote for him because they like him or don't like Russell. He said as sheriff he would be looking for "damsels in distress."
He had previously run for Monroe mayor five times.
But he was best known as a comic bookstore owner.
"I'm really gonna miss Clint. His store had a great environment and he was more of a friend than a business owner towards everyone," Michael Wear of Baton Rouge said in a posting on Thomas' Facebook page. "I spent countless Saturday's there during high school and I just want to thank him for the awesome memories I made at his store. Rest in peace Clint. You made others happy and that's always a great legacy.'
"I just can't believe you're gone," Mitch Wyatt of Bastrop said on Facebook. "You weren't in it for the money; you were in it for the love, and you will be missed. This community needed you."
As a candidate, Thomas saw himself as Batman, trying to save Gotham City from the "super villains" who have taken over its government.
As an "anti-politician," he promised voters nothing and didn't be taking any donations, because he felt money was what corrupts politicians.
He admitted he may not have the experience or qualifications that some of the other candidates can flaunt, but his biggest strength is that he knows how to work on a tight budget from owning a comic book store for 19 years.
To further develop Monroe's economy, he said there needs to be more things for people to do, things that improve their quality of life and bring working people here. Monroe already has cheaper housing than many other places, he said, so that is already that benefit. But to further draw residents here, he wants to improve the city's parks and recreational facilities.
"I do care about Monroe, I do want to bring work to Monroe, I want to help out, help them start their own jobs." Thomas said during one of the mayoral campaigns. "Whether I have the right answers or not, one thing for sure is that I want to be helping every way I can."
Services have been entrusted to Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Arrangements are pending
Mark Henderson, [email protected]
Thomas' body was discovered at his home Saturday morning.
Thomas, who was the only person who qualified to challenge incumbent Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell, participated in a candidates' forum Tuesday where he told voters they should vote for him because they like him or don't like Russell. He said as sheriff he would be looking for "damsels in distress."
He had previously run for Monroe mayor five times.
But he was best known as a comic bookstore owner.
"I'm really gonna miss Clint. His store had a great environment and he was more of a friend than a business owner towards everyone," Michael Wear of Baton Rouge said in a posting on Thomas' Facebook page. "I spent countless Saturday's there during high school and I just want to thank him for the awesome memories I made at his store. Rest in peace Clint. You made others happy and that's always a great legacy.'
"I just can't believe you're gone," Mitch Wyatt of Bastrop said on Facebook. "You weren't in it for the money; you were in it for the love, and you will be missed. This community needed you."
As a candidate, Thomas saw himself as Batman, trying to save Gotham City from the "super villains" who have taken over its government.
As an "anti-politician," he promised voters nothing and didn't be taking any donations, because he felt money was what corrupts politicians.
He admitted he may not have the experience or qualifications that some of the other candidates can flaunt, but his biggest strength is that he knows how to work on a tight budget from owning a comic book store for 19 years.
To further develop Monroe's economy, he said there needs to be more things for people to do, things that improve their quality of life and bring working people here. Monroe already has cheaper housing than many other places, he said, so that is already that benefit. But to further draw residents here, he wants to improve the city's parks and recreational facilities.
"I do care about Monroe, I do want to bring work to Monroe, I want to help out, help them start their own jobs." Thomas said during one of the mayoral campaigns. "Whether I have the right answers or not, one thing for sure is that I want to be helping every way I can."
Services have been entrusted to Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Arrangements are pending
Mark Henderson, [email protected]
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