[LisaC]

Wow! So did he or didn't he withdraw?

[GeorgiaTornado]

LR... you are more than welcome to come over... Heck if you was trying to get to yo momma's... you'd have to sit a spell wif me today

WTF happened to the post from Concerned....... guess he wasn't to concerned

[BabeCake]

Concern, we see you down there. Are you in or out?

[feelip]

WOW! Post are disappearing. So is he pulling out are not?

LisaC, on 05 June 2012 - 03:44 PM, said:

Wow! So did he or didn't he withdraw?

Maybe it was a premature withdrawal.

[Lady Raider]

feelip, on 05 June 2012 - 03:49 PM, said:

WOW! Post are disappearing. So is he pulling out are not?




Maybe it was a premature withdrawal.

Oh my gawd..... . Pubby is gonna get all of us for hi jacking his news story

[Concern]

I, Ron Crist, have withdrawn from the Paulding County School Board District 3 campaign. I feel the controversy over my residency will cast a shadow over the entire course of the campaign, making it difficult to discuss the actual issues. The focus should be on the children and how to best serve them and their parents.

I have nothing negative to say about Kim Cobb and hope she can live up to her promises.

Finally I, along with Crist Roofing, will continue to support local schools through the multiple sponsorships and contributions we are currently a part of in hopes of improving education and opportunities for our children.

This post has been edited by Concern: 05 June 2012 - 04:14 PM

[mysterious]

Concern, on 05 June 2012 - 04:12 PM, said:

I, Ron Crist, have withdrawn from the Paulding County School Board District 3 campaign. I feel the controversy over my residency will cast a shadow over the entire course of the campaign, making it difficult to discuss the actual issues. The focus should be on the children and how to best serve them and their parents.

I have nothing negative to say about Kim Cobb and hope she can live up to her promises.

Finally I, along with Crist Roofing, will continue to support local schools through the multiple sponsorships and contributions we are currently a part of in hopes of improving education and opportunities for our children.

Keep the focus on the kids and keep your head held high.
You are truly a great man and the County would be fortunate to have you fighting on behalf of the kids.
My support will remain with you in whatever you pursue.

[PUBBY]

I did have a phone call from Mr. Crist earlier this afternoon. He said he would have a statement either this evening or tomorrow morning. I was visiting with another local aspiring politician, Michael James, the teacher who is running for District 19. I actually had a pretty good visit the man and expect to have an interview here in the next day or two.

In Mr. Crist's defense, the issues brought forth are always interesting in regard to residency. It is typically a loser of an issue for the candidate tarred by the charge - ask the Senator for Indiana Dick Lugar if residency doesn't have an impact. ... or even Rick Santorum who also counted residency questions as among those that cost him his senate seat in 2006.

Regarding the phone call, I do feel that Mr. Crist was interested in serving and spoke in a manner that showed disappointment that the race was headed towards being about him or his opponent instead of about the kids.

pubby

PS: I had not seen the post announcing his resignation until after viewing the completed post.

This post has been edited by PUBBY: 05 June 2012 - 04:22 PM
Reason for edit: to acknowledge this post was written concurrent with Mr. Crists' announcement he was withdrawing.

[mysterious]

Regarding the phone call, I do feel that Mr. Crist was interested in serving and spoke in a manner that showed disappointment that the race was headed towards being about him or his opponent instead of about the kids.

pubby




Well said Pubby.

[GeorgiaTornado]

So... the million dollar question is.......... where does he REALLY live?

[workingforaliving]

Tried and convicted by pcom.
It's a damn shame that there isn't more competition for school board seats......then folks might actually have to start fulfilling campaign promises.

[Paulding Yankee]

GeorgiaTornado, on 05 June 2012 - 04:24 PM, said:

So... the million dollar question is.......... where does he REALLY live?

Why do you think he dropped out... duh!

[surepip]

workingforaliving, on 05 June 2012 - 04:25 PM, said:

Tried and convicted by pcom.
It's a damn shame that there isn't more competition for school board seats......then folks might actually have to start fulfilling campaign promises.

Whoa there!

I know for certain that Kim Cobb has fufilled and surpassed every campaign promise she made when running against Paulette Rakestraw Braddock 4 years ago.

Kim has shown herself to be prepared, knowledgeable, and ready to talk on EVERY topic which come up at the BOE meetings. I have never seen or known of any other BOE members who have been as in touch with the voters and students of Paulding.

[MillCreek]

surepip, on 05 June 2012 - 04:35 PM, said:

Whoa there!

I know for certain that Kim Cobb has fufilled and surpassed every campaign promise she made when running against Paulette Rakestraw Braddock 4 years ago.

Kim has shown herself to be prepared, knowledgeable, and ready to talk on EVERY topic which come up at the BOE meetings. I have never seen or known of any other BOE members who have been as in touch with the voters and students of Paulding.

Totally Agree, with you, Surepip!!

[Lucky64]

Concern, on 05 June 2012 - 04:12 PM, said:

I, Ron Crist, have withdrawn from the Paulding County School Board District 3 campaign. I feel the controversy over my residency will cast a shadow over the entire course of the campaign, making it difficult to discuss the actual issues. The focus should be on the children and how to best serve them and their parents.

I have nothing negative to say about Kim Cobb and hope she can live up to her promises.

Finally I, along with Crist Roofing, will continue to support local schools through the multiple sponsorships and contributions we are currently a part of in hopes of improving education and opportunities for our children.

Buh Bye!!!

[feelip]

A couple of things "concern" ME. Was it trying to be sneaky or did the man not know what county he lived in? Either is a deal breaker for me.

[Lucky64]

feelip, on 05 June 2012 - 04:48 PM, said:

A couple of things "concern" ME. Was it trying to be sneaky or did the man not know what county he lived in? Either is a deal breaker for me.

I wouldn't go that far to call him it. Just teasing ya.

[overit]

surepip, on 05 June 2012 - 04:35 PM, said:

Whoa there!

I know for certain that Kim Cobb has fufilled and surpassed every campaign promise she made when running against Paulette Rakestraw Braddock 4 years ago.

Kim has shown herself to be prepared, knowledgeable, and ready to talk on EVERY topic which come up at the BOE meetings. I have never seen or known of any other BOE members who have been as in touch with the voters and students of Paulding.

In the last 4 years the school district has been going down hill. Maybe a change would be good for the students.

Lucky64, on 05 June 2012 - 04:47 PM, said:

Buh Bye!!!

You need a time out!!

[xxx]

I don't know the man and I have no dog in this fight because I don't live in Paulding. But if he didn't really live in the county why are people upset that he dropped out or was "tried and convicted on Pcom" or whatever? If he doesn't live in the county the law says he can't run for county office. I can say that the owner occupant affidavit that's signed at a real estate closing is serious business. If someone signs the affidavit as a stated owner occupant and does not live in the property as their primary residence there could be serious consequences. Especially if the home was purchased from a government agency such as HUD or Fannie Mae.

From what I've been able to determine here this person did not purchase the Paulding property as an owner occupant but attempted to use that address as his primary residence to qualify for a candidacy. If those allegations are true, that's deceitful no matter the motivation to seek office.

I'm not interested in the motivations of the voter that brought this up either. That voter is practicing good citizenship in my mind whether he was correct or not. It's our obligation to question our elected officials and those seeking elected office.

Of course this is all alleged and it's none of my business.

[Lucky64]

overit, on 05 June 2012 - 05:16 PM, said:

In the last 4 years the school district has been going down hill. Maybe a change would be good for the students.



You need a time out!!

Aww, But.....!! Okay!

I see you NICK CHESTER!!!!!!

[feelip]

workingforaliving, on 05 June 2012 - 04:25 PM, said:

Tried and convicted by pcom.
It's a damn shame that there isn't more competition for school board seats......then folks might actually have to start fulfilling campaign promises.

If it were me and I believed in what I was doing and the rumors were false, I'll be damned if pcom or anything else would stop me from doing what I believed in. Jus sayin

[Nick Chester Paulding Edu 2]

Lucky64, on 05 June 2012 - 05:28 PM, said:

Aww, But.....!! Okay!

I see you NICK CHESTER!!!!!!

Yep. You have to stay informed!

[Lucky64]

Nick Chester Paulding Edu 2, on 05 June 2012 - 05:34 PM, said:

Yep. You have to stay informed!

Oh, trust me, I am!

[surepip]

Now my question is just why Mr Crist would run for an office, against a GOOD incumbent, when he did not even qualify for the seat ?

Just askin'

[SOLO]

I am the only one who thinks it for a still matter? I really do not like doing business with anyone dishonest.

[Lucky64]

He NEVER had me at Hello!

[feelip]

SOLO, on 05 June 2012 - 06:02 PM, said:

I am the only one who thinks it for a still matter? I really do not like doing business with anyone dishonest.

I don't think I understand your question. Is someone making moonshine too?

[Mrs. Avalon]

surepip, on 05 June 2012 - 04:35 PM, said:

Whoa there!

I know for certain that Kim Cobb has fufilled and surpassed every campaign promise she made when running against Paulette Rakestraw Braddock 4 years ago.

Kim has shown herself to be prepared, knowledgeable, and ready to talk on EVERY topic which come up at the BOE meetings. I have never seen or known of any other BOE members who have been as in touch with the voters and students of Paulding.

AMEN!!!! Kim Cobb by far and away is a tremendously dedicated Board Member. I cannot for the life of me imagine anyone thinking they could do a better job than her. She has the courage to dig and research each and every issue. In the past, Board Members shunned p.com and looked down their noses at it as a way to interact with citizens. They did not care to interact with parents in this way. Kim interacts here and any and everywhere parents and citizens are.

She has a thorough understanding of exactly where our school system is currently lacking. Overit, you are right, our system has gone downhill in the last couple of years. Kim knows how and why and is dedicated to fixing things. She is only one board member though. Until the other (or new board members) are willing to take a cold hard look at the why's of what has happened, nothing can be repaired.

[zoocrew]

SOLO, on 05 June 2012 - 06:02 PM, said:

I am the only one who thinks it for a still matter? I really do not like doing business with anyone dishonest.

Everyone gets the benefit of the doubt, or should. That's the way I want to be treated and think others should be treated the same way.

I'm guessing it was an oversight of not exactly understanding the rules. I doubt seriously if he would have done it on purpose, knowing the ramifications if he tried to pull a fast one.

No, I bet it was just a misunderstanding being a political novice.

No harm. No foul. Time to move on, IMHO.

[SOLO]

zoocrew, on 05 June 2012 - 06:49 PM, said:

Everyone gets the benefit of the doubt, or should. That's the way I want to be treated and think others should be treated the same way.

I'm guessing it was an oversight of not exactly understanding the rules. I doubt seriously if he would have done it on purpose, knowing the raymifications if he tried to pull a fast one.

No, I bet it was just a misunderstanding being a political novice.

No harm. No foul. Time to move on, IMHO.

So you are saying that he was running for an office that he was not smart enough to read and understand the rules for....OK
Oh and not to forget Marks post about how much trouble you can be in . Seems a lot of not understanding to me. Me I like to know what the truth is so there will not be any more miss information.

[icare]

Mrs. Avalon, on 05 June 2012 - 06:45 PM, said:

AMEN!!!! Kim Cobb by far and away is a tremendously dedicated Board Member. I cannot for the life of me imagine anyone thinking they could do a better job than her. She has the courage to dig and research each and every issue. In the past, Board Members shunned p.com and looked down their noses at it as a way to interact with citizens. They did not care to interact with parents in this way. Kim interacts here and any and everywhere parents and citizens are.

She has a thorough understanding of exactly where our school system is currently lacking. Overit, you are right, our system has gone downhill in the last couple of years. Kim knows how and why and is dedicated to fixing things. She is only one board member though. Until the other (or new board members) are willing to take a cold hard look at the why's of what has happened, nothing can be repaired.

I totally agree with you regarding Kim Cobb, however, I disagree with the fact that our school system has gone downhill in the last four years. ALL school systems have taken a tremendous hit in the past four years due to the economy and tremendous budget cuts. I believe they have done a great job of doing more with less. Yes, they have had to make some hard decisions but our students are still succeeding academically. If you are going to say a school system is going downhill you need to cite facts and evidence.....I sense some bitterness over something personal......

[zoocrew]

SOLO, on 05 June 2012 - 07:22 PM, said:

So you are saying that he was running for an office that he was not smart enough to read and understand the rules for....OK
Oh and not to forget Marks post about how much trouble you can be in . Seems a lot of not understanding to me. Me I like to know what the truth is so there will not be any more miss information.

No, not what I'm saying at all.

I'm saying that I am willing to treat others the way I would want to be treated and give him the benefit of the doubt that it was a misunderstanding of the rules regarding residency and not just ownership or property.

I just don't think it is fair to judge someone without knowing all the information, and we certainly don't. Until then, I think it is only fair to assume the best and not the worst.

Same thing we do with anyone accused of anything. He's pulled out of the race so let's assume the best and just move on.

[Ugadawgs98]

GeorgiaTornado, on 05 June 2012 - 04:24 PM, said:

So... the million dollar question is.......... where does he REALLY live?

I think you have the answer. It was a claim that is easily disproved.

This post has been edited by Ugadawgs98: 05 June 2012 - 08:01 PM

[Nice Green]

Concern, on 05 June 2012 - 03:26 PM, said:

....

Couldn't agree more!

mysterious, on 05 June 2012 - 03:30 PM, said:

.....

Seconded!

[Oh No Its Me]

surepip, on 05 June 2012 - 05:49 PM, said:

Now my question is just why Mr Crist would run for an office, against a GOOD incumbent, when he did not even qualify for the seat ?

Just askin'

ADVERTISING!! This will keep his name out there and his company's name out there.

I'm thankful for people like "chainsaw" because it would be horrible for someone to lose an election based on another persons LIES. How the heck can you not know where you live?!

SOLO, on 05 June 2012 - 06:02 PM, said:

I am the only one who thinks it for a still matter? I really do not like doing business with anyone dishonest.

You and I don't often agree but I couldn't agree with you more. My friend just had an estimate by them. I think I'll advise her to seek other estimates. If he can lie about his residency there is no telling what else he will lie about.

[jenilyn]

What was the motivation to run for office dishonestly? Was it the welfare of the children? I don't get it. Why do business owners run for the board of education instead of educators? If it's a stupid question, call me stupid.

[jenilyn]

Oh No Its Me, on 05 June 2012 - 09:14 PM, said:

ADVERTISING!! This will keep his name out there and his company's name out there.

I'm thankful for people like "chainsaw" because it would be horrible for someone to lose an election based on another persons LIES. How the heck can you not know where you live?!



You and I don't often agree but I couldn't agree with you more. My friend just had an estimate by them. I think I'll advise her to seek other estimates. If he can lie about his residency there is no telling what else he will lie about.

Definitely get more estimates. .trust.

[Oh No Its Me]

jenilyn, on 05 June 2012 - 09:15 PM, said:

What was the motivation to run for office dishonestly? Was it the welfare of the children? I don't get it. Why do business owners run for the board of education instead of educators? If it's a stupid question, call me stupid.

That was actually one of my first thoughts....why would a roof guy want to run for some BOE thing? What could he have to offer if his thing is roofing?

Shouldn't you have a background in education or school related things to run for that?

Then again what do I know. I'm just sayin' a roof guy wouldn't get my vote for BOE any faster than a cab driver would get my vote for state senate.

jenilyn, on 05 June 2012 - 09:21 PM, said:

Definitely get more estimates. .trust.

Yeah they told her she had hail damage (I think its hailed out here 3 times over the course of the 10 years the house has been around for...and the hail has been maybe about the size of a popcorn kernel) and that her roof resembled the roof of a 20 or 30 year old home (it's just 10).

[Lucky64]

Oh No Its Me, on 05 June 2012 - 09:28 PM, said:

That was actually one of my first thoughts....why would a roof guy want to run for some BOE thing? What could he have to offer if his thing is roofing?

Shouldn't you have a background in education or school related things to run for that?

Then again what do I know. I'm just sayin' a roof guy wouldn't get my vote for BOE any faster than a cab driver would get my vote for state senate.



Yeah they told her she had hail damage (I think its hailed out here 3 times over the course of the 10 years the house has been around for...and the hail has been maybe about the size of a popcorn kernel) and that her roof resembled the roof of a 20 or 30 year old home (it's just 10).

Not to mention he doesn't have children in this school system.


Wasn't there something about his company on here a year or so ago? Something about someone's roof?

[trumanrocks]

All I Hear is Blah Blah Blah, on 05 June 2012 - 01:25 PM, said:

The article Pubby did states that the guy owns a roofing company in Hiram.... no I am confused. Does he own it or does your neighbor?

According to a post from 2009 by Crist Roofing of Hiram, (The guys with the big trucks next to Walmart)Mark Crist is not affiliated with them.

"11/11/2009
This is for the review above!
by Crist Roofing
A-Plus Roofing & Construction merged with Deaville Construction! Crist Roofing & Construction, Inc. is not affiliated with either of these companies in any way. The owners unfortunately share the same last name and are commonly mistaken as the same company and same owners! A-Plus has been in business for 2 years or less. Crist Roofing & Construction, Inc., however has been in business since 2001 and incorporated since 2003. The owner is Ron Crist and has been in the roofing industry for 15+ years. Mark Crist is the owner for A-Plus. Crist Roofing & Construction, Inc. would like to apologize for any roofing issues that you may have had and we stand by our 10 Year no leak warranty in addition to the manufacturer warranty provided with your specific shingle! Again we would like to so we are sorry for any confusion!"