lotstodo Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Oh, I agree that the school board played their part... my biggest gripe was that they were proposing the bond before any of the schools promised for the SPLOST several years before were even started and threatening us with double sessions at the same time. However, with them stuck with a BOC that loved developers and state representatives that didn't care, they only had two legal options that they alone controlled: Raise the money for new schools through a bond/base tax rate or let the schools go to double sessions sooner or later. Do you see another option they had that did not require the BOC and State to assist? So they put the two options they had up to the voters. I knew if it failed the first time we would see it again, it was their only option. The BOE does not have the legal power to force the BOC or the state to do their bidding and give them another legal option that would work. That is our job as voters. Jerry is gone, but others from that developer based commission remain. We just have to remember that this bond was only a five year band-aid. As soon as growth in this area picks up again, we'll be right in the middle of it again and will see another bond if nothing changes. I strongly urge any voter who doesn't want to see another bond on the ballot in the next five years to bombard your commissioner, BOE representative and state leaders with letters asking them to fix the impact fee law NOW, while we have time and for those in the 19th, to ask the candidate they are planning on voting for how they stand on the matter. I found a dead 2000 House resolution HR260 that would have given the BOE this power. I also found where in 2005 a Study Committee was formed, apparently to no avail. This is absolutely something that our new representative should look into. Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Bum Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Let me preface this by saying that I am very serious about this - I think either Lots to Do or Sound Guy need to run for this office, obviously not for this upcoming Special Election as qualifying has aended but for the next election. Which one of you will it be? Do we need to do a coin toss? Truly I am serious - I think either of you would do a great job! Link to post Share on other sites
The Sound Guy Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Let me preface this by saying that I am very serious about this - I think either Lots to Do or Sound Guy need to run for this office, obviously not for this upcoming Special Election as qualifying has aended but for the next election. Which one of you will it be? Do we need to do a coin toss? Truly I am serious - I think either of you would do a great job! LOL Beach. You know from our other conversations that I would have a problem with any party I tried to join since I tend not to follow the party line and will call out other members of that party I disagreed with. And without party funding now a days, a candidate doesn't have a chance even in a local election. However, if I ever win the lottery and can run independently,... look out political world. What I have to do now, is do more to influence the candidates we do have. With the kids growing up, I hope to find more time to do this. I'm learning that we all have to take part in the system or it doesn't work. Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Bum Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 LOL Beach. You know from our other conversations that I would have a problem with any party I tried to join since I tend not to follow the party line and will call out other members of that party I disagreed with. And without party funding now a days, a candidate doesn't have a chance even in a local election. However, if I ever win the lottery and can run independently,... look out political world. What I have to do now, is do more to influence the candidates we do have. With the kids growing up, I hope to find more time to do this. I'm learning that we all have to take part in the system or it doesn't work. That is not a bad thing! Link to post Share on other sites
NewsJunky Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 LOL Beach. You know from our other conversations that I would have a problem with any party I tried to join since I tend not to follow the party line and will call out other members of that party I disagreed with. And without party funding now a days, a candidate doesn't have a chance even in a local election. However, if I ever win the lottery and can run independently,... look out political world. What I have to do now, is do more to influence the candidates we do have. With the kids growing up, I hope to find more time to do this. I'm learning that we all have to take part in the system or it doesn't work. Just what do you think the new Senator Brown from Massachusetts did and check out Marco Rubio in Florida. Last time I looked he was 12 points ahead of Charlie Crist in the polls. I like folks who stand up for what they believe. I think you or LTD would make great candidates. Link to post Share on other sites
Sugail Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 So, I was just wondering, do we know who is running? Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamwriter Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 So, I was just wondering, do we know who is running? Daniel Stout http://www.electdanielstout.com/ Ronny Sibley Jody Cash Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamwriter Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Daniel Stout http://www.electdanielstout.com/ Ronny Sibley Jody Cash Early voting is Monday, Feb 15 - Friday, Feb 19. Early voting hours are 8-5. You may vote at any of the following early voting locations during the early voting period. Paulding County Election Office 240 Constitution Blvd. First Floor Dallas, Georgia 30132 Mt. Tabor Park 1550 East Paulding Drive Dallas, Georgia 30132 Russom Elementary School 44 Russom Elementary School Lane Dallas, Georgia 30132 Hiram City Hall Courtroom (Previously Hiram Community Center) 217 Main Street Hiram, Georgia 30141 ===== Voters registered before Thursday, January 28 in the 19th House district may vote in this election. To find out if you are in the 19th district, use the Poll locator. The special election will be held February 23. http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/polllocator/ Link to post Share on other sites
NewsJunky Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 So, I was just wondering, do we know who is running? Check out Paulding.com news on the fastread page. Pubby has all of them on video. I see that Pubby has made it easier. He has posted it. http://paulding.com/forum/index.php?/topic/236120-pauldings-district-19-special-election-candidates-showcased-on-video/page__pid__3064810__st__0&&do=findComment&comment=3064810 Hope I did that link right. Link to post Share on other sites
The Sound Guy Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 That is not a bad thing! It is if you want to them to help fund your campaign!! Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Bum Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 It is if you want to them to help fund your campaign!! Okay then - you need to win the lottery. I think we now have Power Ball in Georgia too so there is your extra chance! P. S. Don't forget to play Mega Millions tonight. Link to post Share on other sites
cash19 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Well I would like people to go to www.votecash2010.com and e-mail me with questions if you have any. Thank you for taking the time to find out who I am, and try to know me. Jody Cash Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Bum Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Well I would like people to go to www.votecash2010.com and e-mail me with questions if you have any. Thank you taking the time to find out who I am, and try to know me. Jody Cash Thank you for running - I know it is a sacrifice on the part of yourself and your family but we certainly do appreciate the opportunity to have choices! Sounds like you have run a very successful business for many years and that is to be commended. Thank you again for referring us to your website and taking the time to answer questions. Best of luck! Link to post Share on other sites
cherokeewoman Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 This needs a bump, no one knew you had a website..... Well I would like people to go to www.votecash2010.com and e-mail me with questions if you have any. Thank you for taking the time to find out who I am, and try to know me. Jody Cash Link to post Share on other sites
mrshoward Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 What was really amazing though is the figures here in our great state of the number of teacher's job's saved through this stimulus bill over 20,000 total jobs saved or added and a vast majority of those jobs were teachers,Firemen and Policemen What happens next year when that well runs dry ??? Link to post Share on other sites
mevans_70 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 This needs a bump, no one knew you had a website..... Thanks cherokee woman. Keeping this in the people's sight. I can't vote in this election - wrong district. I see 3 types of candidates. This is not favoring any of the three, just saying what I've seen1 Ronnie - a mature seasoned candidate that may be able to fit in and negotiate with the powers that be. His background is labor negotiations. Daniel - a younger conservative voice who is very pro-life, would offer newer thoughts/ideas to the process. Jody - an experienced small business owner that understands the struggles of the SBO (taxation, regulations) and the individual citizens of the county. There is a meet & greet at the Chamber - lower building - on Thursday, Feb 11th from 6-8pm. The Paulding GOP is reaching out to all 3 candidates to see if we can put a debate together the week after that. I'll keep you posted. Good luck to all those that vote. Good luck to the candidates. Link to post Share on other sites
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