Commissioner Candidates

[feelip]

do we really think the canidates are going to come on here and type? ive read all these post and it seems as some go to the meetings and some dont. the ones that dont keep saying the same things. PLEASE go to them meetings and ask them the questions...i can assure you they are not going to come on here and say anything.(unless they have a screen name and are going to toot there own horn)

 

 

Don't know if you were around p.com before you joined on September 18, 2007 but you might be interested to know that Jerry Shearin used this forum almost nightly during his last successful campaign. If a candidate has nothing to hide and is actually capable of answering the questions, this is a very good campaign tool.

 

However, if a candidate doesn't know what he / she is doing it is a good place to be exposed as not being capable.

 

The thing about the people in the p.com political discussions is that WE VOTE.

[LPPT]

I have entered an Open Records Request/FOIA and will get with LPPT so we can post them as soon as they are in my hands.

 

Thank you! I appreciate that, I don't mind people informing our members of what they feel is important.

I don't take sides in these things I will help anyone making a genuine effort to help the people of the county make an informed decision in an election.

 

All the candidates will tell you I try to be fair, I keep them informed and invite them to address any issues brought up here on the site.

[surepip]

Don't know if you were around p.com before you joined on September 18, 2007 but you might be interested to know that Jerry Shearin used this forum almost nightly during his last successful campaign. If a candidate has nothing to hide and is actually capable of answering the questions, this is a very good campaign tool.

 

However, if a candidate doesn't know what he / she is doing it is a good place to be exposed as not being capable.

 

The thing about the people in the p.com political discussions is that WE VOTE.

 

And I posted in another thread how King Jerry totally avoided P.com in his last rather unsuccessful race when his butt was handed to him on a platter.

 

Why ?

 

Because his promises and statements from the previous election 4 years prior were available in the archives to repost and there was not a whole lot he could do about changing his song and dance routine when it was there for everyone to read and see.

 

Little discussions like how the Fire Tax would be used to subsidize the Fire Department so we could get reductions in our insurance rates.....

 

Resevoir, impact fees, airport, tax "roll-backs", building the Taj Mahal with no referendum or input from the citizens, etc.

 

 

[feelip]

And I posted in another thread how King Jerry totally avoided P.com in his last rather unsuccessful race when his butt was handed to him on a platter.

 

Why ?

 

Because his promises and statements from the previous election 4 years prior were available in the archives to repost and there was not a whole lot he could do about changing his song and dance routine when it was there for everyone to read and see.

 

Little discussions like how the Fire Tax would be used to subsidize the Fire Department so we could get reductions in our insurance rates.....

 

Resevoir, impact fees, airport, tax "roll-backs", building the Taj Mahal with no referendum or input from the citizens, etc.

 

If I remember correctly Kim Cobb was on p.com a good bit before her landslide win over Paulette Braddock Rakestraw.

 

Wonder if Paulette is going to be on p.com to discuss the issues for this campaign?

[D-Dawg]

LPPT

I have attempted to verify everything that I have posted as it relates to the local races.

What has prompted me to post about this commissioners race yesterday was the comments made at the Republican Party’s meeting this past weekend (you were there) and it is available for viewing on another local web site.

This is no rumor, It, is available for everyone to view, Much like you suggested in the above post.

More than once I have heard Beverly state that she was simply doing her job as an administrative Assistant of the, past administration and had no input into the decision making process.

Quite frankly I find this unbelievable, A person making a reportedly $65,000 per year certainly has more responsibility than some simple record keeping, or minutes preparation ETC. I think it is important that a person’s Ties to the past administration be out in the open, And up for discussion in an open forum like this, and should be considered when making a decision whom to vote for.

At this point, I will not comment on the allegation that Beverly Threatened to sue the County, or received a settlement for her services, since I have no proof, but I will research this matter.

Adam also attempted to distance himself from the good ole boys network himself, at this very same meeting, remember his opening comments??

Yes LPPT, It is a good idea to contact these candidates and ask them their positions on the issues facing our County. And to trust them that they are being honest in their statements, but it is also a good idea to VERIFY, Some of the things that are being said.

The County Commissioners have more direct impact on the well being of the citizens of this County Than any other elected official that you may come in contact with.

The Commissioners Can raise your taxes, Build a Airport, Approve zonings that overcrowd the school system, Deny funding for Public safety, Drag their feet on Sewer and water resources, And even build themselves a $ 65 million dollar Taj Mahal Without voter approval. We have all experienced this over the past several years. And we all know that some of the candidates running for this office were a part of this.

Rumor mill?????? Nope, just the facts, that can be easily reviewed by anyone, that takes the time to review the records located at the new Administration building, it is free, does not cost nothing but a little time.

 

Come on Whitey, stop side stepping the questions asked to you and answer them! You are up to your old games of qwisting the facts around to suite your agenda, but now people see it and are getting tired of the same old BS.

 

If you don't have proof, stop spewing the lies and half-truths!

 

It's OK if you don't like certain candidates, that's your right. You do not have to vote for them, there are several to choose from. But there is no need to ruin the reputation of someone just because you do not like them. You don't hear Beverly Cochran talking bad about the other candidates!

[mevans_70]

Come on Whitey, stop side stepping the questions asked to you and answer them! You are up to your old games of qwisting the facts around to suite your agenda, but now people see it and are getting tired of the same old BS.

 

If you don't have proof, stop spewing the lies and half-truths!

 

It's OK if you don't like certain candidates, that's your right. You do not have to vote for them, there are several to choose from. But there is no need to ruin the reputation of someone just because you do not like them. You don't hear Beverly Cochran talking bad about the other candidates!

 

 

So true Winchester!

 

ATTN: PAULDING VOTING CITIZENS THAT ARE READING THESE FORUMS ON COMMISSION CANDIDATES -

 

It's been advised over and over to visit the candidate websites, call them, inform yourself. Really take a look at each one.

 

I had prior knowledge of each candidate and used that to make my decision to support Beverly. I just spent time with Beverly, and brought up Adam's speech on Saturday. He hit it out of the park honestly. But, there's more to learn. There's a lot that our commissioners need to know and understand. Beverly's knowledge and experience is why I'm supporting her. She took time to show me, a normal citizen, things I would not have thought of regarding various issues.

 

She is very knowledgeable, realistic about our future and our options, and is willing to talk to anyone who is interested in learning more about her or the issues that should matter in this campaign. However, my point here isn't to support Beverly - I really am not here to sway your vote either way(although in theory that would be nice).

 

My point is that you should inform yourself, not take the rantings of this site as your basis for who to vote as your next commissioner.

 

NO REBUTTALS PLEASE... I'm not here to debate. That's what the candidates can do at their debate and forums. Stay tuned for events coming up to see all local candidates.

 

By the way, Why are we not talking about Post 4 or Post 3 Commission Races? Seems to be the same couple of folks saying the same stuff over and over about 1 candidate mainly in Post 2.

 

Did you guys here how candidate in Post 3 said that by law they had to approve the tax increase to pay for the building? Someone reminded me that even if law required that increase, it did not require the M&O increase (hope I got that right). That other site mentioned before has the full Republican party meeting taped each month is a good place to watch it all if you're interested.

 

Anyway - I try to stay out of here, as it drives me crazy. Once in a while I like to remind others - like LPPT did - to seek out the candidates for yourself.

Edited May 21, 2010 by MEvans

[WHITEY]

Come on Whitey, stop side stepping the questions asked to you and answer them! You are up to your old games of qwisting the facts around to suite your agenda, but now people see it and are getting tired of the same old BS.

 

If you don't have proof, stop spewing the lies and half-truths!

 

It's OK if you don't like certain candidates, that's your right. You do not have to vote for them, there are several to choose from. But there is no need to ruin the reputation of someone just because you do not like them. You don't hear Beverly Cochran talking bad about the other candidates!

 

Winchester I am really ashamed that you made the statements above In regard to the post that you quoted.

 

I really do not understand what facts you have said that I have twisted, Beverly Cochran has stated on her web site that she was the Adminstrative Assistant to the Paulding County Commissioners.This is a fact that is undeniable by anyone, RIGHT?

 

What questions have I side stepped?

 

I have previously stated that Beverly Cochran is a very nice person, I stand by that statement.

 

However, I do not feel like she should be elected commissioner of post 2, And have stated the reasons why.

[nsf1982]

If that's how you feel about these 2 candidate, how do you feel about Todd Pownall? Do you know who's backing him? One good guess, it's the same local big business owner that back Jerry Shearin! I guess I should have kept the invitation I got last week to his big kick-off party at Charles Hardy's home. So much for a clean break!

 

Good luck in finding ANYONE who does not have a connection somewhere, somehow to the past!

 

 

Let's get the facts straight. The Hardy's supported David Austin in the last election. Remember the large sign in front of the dealership?? Obviously they support Todd Pownall because they feel he is the best candidate and has no connection to the Shearin Administration. I feel Todd's committment to the betterment of the county is what voter's need to consider.

[LPPT]

Let's get the facts straight. The Hardy's supported David Austin in the last election. Remember the large sign in front of the dealership?? Obviously they support Todd Pownall because they feel he is the best candidate and has no connection to the Shearin Administration. I feel Todd's committment to the betterment of the county is what voter's need to consider.

 

 

Well this has now become the million dollar question of this whole election.

 

Who does Jerry Shearin support? Who still supports Jerry Shearin?

 

I thought he works in the private sector, he is not running for anything that I know of, so why is this election more about Jerry Shearin than those actually running?

[JohnnyJ]

Well this has now become the million dollar question of this whole election.

 

Who does Jerry Shearin support? Who still supports Jerry Shearin?

 

I thought he works in the private sector, he is not running for anything that I know of, so why is this election more about Jerry Shearin than those actually running?

 

The answers to these questions would provide a look inside the political power structure in Paulding, I think.

 

Your opinion may vary.

[WHITEY]

So true Winchester!

 

ATTN: PAULDING VOTING CITIZENS THAT ARE READING THESE FORUMS ON COMMISSION CANDIDATES -

 

It's been advised over and over to visit the candidate websites, call them, inform yourself. Really take a look at each one.

 

I had prior knowledge of each candidate and used that to make my decision to support Beverly. I just spent time with Beverly, and brought up Adam's speech on Saturday. He hit it out of the park honestly. But, there's more to learn. There's a lot that our commissioners need to know and understand. Beverly's knowledge and experience is why I'm supporting her. She took time to show me, a normal citizen, things I would not have thought of regarding various issues.

 

She is very knowledgeable, realistic about our future and our options, and is willing to talk to anyone who is interested in learning more about her or the issues that should matter in this campaign. However, my point here isn't to support Beverly - I really am not here to sway your vote either way(although in theory that would be nice).

 

My point is that you should inform yourself, not take the rantings of this site as your basis for who to vote as your next commissioner.

 

NO REBUTTALS PLEASE... I'm not here to debate. That's what the candidates can do at their debate and forums. Stay tuned for events coming up to see all local candidates.

 

By the way, Why are we not talking about Post 4 or Post 3 Commission Races? Seems to be the same couple of folks saying the same stuff over and over about 1 candidate mainly in Post 2.

 

Did you guys here how candidate in Post 3 said that by law they had to approve the tax increase to pay for the building? Someone reminded me that even if law required that increase, it did not require the M&O increase (hope I got that right). That other site mentioned before has the full Republican party meeting taped each month is a good place to watch it all if you're interested.

 

Anyway - I try to stay out of here, as it drives me crazy. Once in a while I like to remind others - like LPPT did - to seek out the candidates for yourself.

 

MEvans

I realize that you have requested no rebuttals please but…………..

First I would take this opportunity to state that I have never agreed to a tax increase on my personal property, And certainly have not taken up for anyone who has voted to raise my property taxes.

Having said that, I do want you and others to be aware of what occurred that resulted in this tax increase, of 2009 that you are speaking of. For your connivance I have provided you a link

http://weblink.mccinnovations.com/weblink8/9/doc/25543/Page1.aspx

Note at the top of these minutes The DATE February 13, 2007 also notes that Tommie Graham was not the commissioner of post 3 at that time.

If you will scroll down to resolution 07-02 you will find the resolution on the new Court house complex, Which was passed and approved on February 13, 2007 which states in part that the commissioners will do the following, “The preparation of a tax digest for the levy of a tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest of said bond”

In the tax year 2007 and 2008 this was not done, Fact is the Green space that was passed in 2006 was not even included in the tax digest until 2009.

Having said all this, We all know what occurred in 2008, The entire administration was attempting to put off this tax increase until after the election, This is common knowledge from the various You Tube and copies of various e-mails that is floating around, When caught in the act by Todd Pownall The entire administration changed course, And paid for these bond issue’s out of the General Fund in 2008.

Due to the declining economy and the depletion of the general fund from paying the bond issues a minuscule millage rate was included in the 2009 tax bills, In order to build back up the general fund and maintain a good bond rating.

This was done only after having a TOWN HALL TYPE meeting, Where all citizens was afforded the opportunity to have all questions and concerns answered completely, Which was unheard of prior to this administration ,And after three public hearings on the matter.

Got to ask this question of you, Was Beverly Cochran present at these meetings, Did Beverly question these tax increases?

[WHITEY]

Let's get the facts straight. The Hardy's supported David Austin in the last election. Remember the large sign in front of the dealership?? Obviously they support Todd Pownall because they feel he is the best candidate and has no connection to the Shearin Administration. I feel Todd's committment to the betterment of the county is what voter's need to consider.

nsf1982

 

I agree that Todd is committed to the Betterment of the community, Now Winchester here lately seems to be getting his facts a little twisted, Along with a few others who pop in from time to time

[Cabe]

Having said all this, We all know what occurred in 2008, The entire administration was attempting to put off this tax increase until after the election, This is common knowledge from the various You Tube and copies of various e-mails that is floating around, When caught in the act by Todd Pownall The entire administration changed course, And paid for these bond issue's out of the General Fund in 2008.

Due to the declining economy and the depletion of the general fund from paying the bond issues a minuscule millage rate was included in the 2009 tax bills, In order to build back up the general fund and maintain a good bond rating.

 

Do you still contend that Todd Pownall acting solely on this issue.

[WHITEY]

Do you still contend that Todd Pownall acting solely on this issue.

I will have to assune that he had some help since I have never found out who provided Todd with the inter office e-mails about the tax increase.

 

I was at the meeting when he confronted the Adminstration, And the best I recall he was setting alone at the meeting.

 

I do know copies of the e-mails were all over the county including the Walmart parking lot

 

I aam very grateful to him for being persistant and getting the facts out though, And sincerely hope that no one connected to that adminstration ever gets elected to any position in this county again.

[Cabe]

I will have to assune that he had some help since I have never found out who provided Todd with the inter office e-mails about the tax increase.

 

I was at the meeting when he confronted the Adminstration, And the best I recall he was setting alone at the meeting.

 

I do know copies of the e-mails were all over the county including the Walmart parking lot

 

I aam very grateful to him for being persistant and getting the facts out though, And sincerely hope that no one connected to that adminstration ever gets elected to any position in this county again.

 

 

Wouldn't the scenario indicate that someone within "THE administration" provided the email to Mr. Pownall?

[WHITEY]

Wouldn't the scenario indicate that someone within "THE administration" provided the email to Mr. Pownall?

Depending on what you say WITHIN the Adminstration

 

I did a open records request and discovered that Their were numerous people that had access to the secret information, I know that the County Tax commissioners office And the Stete Department of Revenue had access to some of the information, along with other personnell, Not really sure who all had this information.

[surepip]

I received 3 different copies of the Pat Crook email at that time. 1 in the mail, 1 via an email with a generic address, another via an email but who ever sent it would not reply to any messages I sent back to them. One of the scanned copies had the headings cut off.

 

I assumed at the time there was more than 1 person who decided to let copies of the email leak to the public. But I never did learn who actually did it, but I was glad at the time to see Jerry get caught with his hand in the cookie jar like that, and then to lie through his teeth about it. A full blown conspiracy to keep the public in the dark and then attempt to sneak a back door tax hike through after the election.

 

I would have to guess everyone in the Commissioners office as well as Pat Crooks office, Tabitha Pollard, Tax Office and the BOE was aware of what was going on.

 

Pitiful.

[feelip]

I received 3 different copies of the Pat Crook email at that time. 1 in the mail, 1 via an email with a generic address, another via an email but who ever sent it would not reply to any messages I sent back to them. One of the scanned copies had the headings cut off.

 

I assumed at the time there was more than 1 person who decided to let copies of the email leak to the public. But I never did learn who actually did it, but I was glad at the time to see Jerry get caught with his hand in the cookie jar like that, and then to lie through his teeth about it. A full blown conspiracy to keep the public in the dark and then attempt to sneak a back door tax hike through after the election.

 

I would have to guess everyone in the Commissioners office as well as Pat Crooks office, Tabitha Pollard, Tax Office and the BOE was aware of what was going on.

 

Pitiful.

 

 

And according to Ithy it's just you, Whitey and me that caused Jerry to lose his job. Evidently the majority of the voters thought he was a scoundrel. Maybe someone should tell Ithy the old "birds of a feather" theory.

[D-Dawg]

I will have to assune that he had some help since I have never found out who provided Todd with the inter office e-mails about the tax increase.

 

I was at the meeting when he confronted the Adminstration, And the best I recall he was setting alone at the meeting.

 

I do know copies of the e-mails were all over the county including the Walmart parking lot

 

I aam very grateful to him for being persistant and getting the facts out though, And sincerely hope that no one connected to that adminstration ever gets elected to any position in this county again.

 

He had to be working with someone to get an "Inter-Office Email", wouldn't you think? Otherwise, he would have had to hack into their computer systems to get it, right? That would be a felony!

 

Back to our previous discussion, when J/S was running for office I recieved several invites to fund raising events for J/S at the Hardy's. I even went to one and quickly realized how freaking boring they were! I never recieved one from D/A during his campaign and having a sign in front of a business, in County/State right-of-way (which they had permits to do), does not require permission from that business. J/S had a sign right in front of his daughter's office where D/A worked. I have recieved an invite from T/P for a fund raiser event at the Hardy's home. Those are the facts I have stated before and they are still the facts. You may make judgement for yourself, like you normally do!

 

Now I ask you the same question I did before, the one you are side-stepping. What does J/S have to do with this election? Please provide proof, not accusations!

[WHITEY]

He had to be working with someone to get an "Inter-Office Email", wouldn't you think? Otherwise, he would have had to hack into their computer systems to get it, right? That would be a felony!

 

Back to our previous discussion, when J/S was running for office I recieved several invites to fund raising events for J/S at the Hardy's. I even went to one and quickly realized how freaking boring they were! I never recieved one from D/A during his campaign and having a sign in front of a business, in County/State right-of-way (which they had permits to do), does not require permission from that business. J/S had a sign right in front of his daughter's office where D/A worked. I have recieved an invite from T/P for a fund raiser event at the Hardy's home. Those are the facts I have stated before and they are still the facts. You may make judgement for yourself, like you normally do!Now I ask you the same question I did before, the one you are side-stepping. What does J/S have to do with this election? Please provide proof, not accusations!

Please point me to the post where I have discussed this issue in bold with you

[surepip]

He had to be working with someone to get an "Inter-Office Email", wouldn't you think? Otherwise, he would have had to hack into their computer systems to get it, right? That would be a felony!

 

Back to our previous discussion, when J/S was running for office I recieved several invites to fund raising events for J/S at the Hardy's. I even went to one and quickly realized how freaking boring they were! I never recieved one from D/A during his campaign and having a sign in front of a business, in County/State right-of-way (which they had permits to do), does not require permission from that business. J/S had a sign right in front of his daughter's office where D/A worked. I have recieved an invite from T/P for a fund raiser event at the Hardy's home. Those are the facts I have stated before and they are still the facts. You may make judgement for yourself, like you normally do!

 

Now I ask you the same question I did before, the one you are side-stepping. What does J/S have to do with this election? Please provide proof, not accusations!

 

Please explain your abbreviations.

 

Since when does Jerry Shearin's daughter have a business ?

 

I don't understand your post at all. Just what are you suggesting?

[WHITEY]

Please explain your abbreviations.

 

Since when does Jerry Shearin's daughter have a business ?

 

I don't understand your post at all. Just what are you suggesting?

Surepip I was thinking the same thing, He popped in here last night posted some really weird post,And has not responded.

 

Do you think he is off his meds??????

[AcworthDad]

 

Please explain your abbreviations. Since when does Jerry Shearin's daughter have a business ? I don't understand your post at all. Just what are you suggesting?

 

It's pretty obvious that J/S is Shearin and D/A is Austin. I am surprised both you and Whitey missed that. Winchester often posts interesting questions, one of which is to you and it is still outstanding. It asks, "What does Jerry Shearin have to do with this election? Please provide proof, not accusations!" You owe Winchester the courtesy of an answer.

[Beach Bum]

Surepip I was thinking the same thing, He popped in here last night posted some really weird post,And has not responded.

 

Do you think he is off his meds??????

 

Why must you always take cheap shots and sling unfounded insults around Whitey? I can't speak for Winchester but, it appears to me that the initials are for Jerry Shearin and David Austin. I think the daughter that he is talking about is David Austin's daughter and not Jerry Shearin's (when he is talking about the sign in front of the daughter's office).

[AcworthDad]

 

Why must you always take cheap shots and sling unfounded insults around Whitey? I can't speak for Winchester but, it appears to me that the initials are for Jerry Shearin and David Austin. I think the daughter that he is talking about is David Austin's daughter and not Jerry Shearin's (when he is talking about the sign in front of the daughter's office).

 

Probably because he has nothing constructive to offer.

[Beach Bum]

It's pretty obvious that J/S is Shearin and D/A is Austin. I am surprised both you and Whitey missed that. Winchester often posts interesting questions, one of which is to you and it is still outstanding. It asks, "What does Jerry Shearin have to do with this election? Please provide proof, not accusations!" You owe Winchester the courtesy of an answer.

 

EXACTLY PSD - I'm glad "some" here got it. And good question, what does Jerry Shearin have to do with this election? As far as I know, he has moved on and is busy with his job supporting his family and enjoying life.

 

Which leads me to another question. Why would anyone just automatically assume that when people worked together in the past (such as Beverly and Jerry) that they would the have total, unequivocal, support of the other? Working together doesn't mean you are married, related to each other, etc., or doesn't even necessarily mean you are good friends. In fact, I think that Jerry Shearin and Todd Pownall have been friends for a long while if I am not mistaken. I heard someone say that things must be okay with those two as they were at the Republican party meeting standing in the back of the room together carrying on, what appeared to be, a very lighthearted, friendly conversation.

[WHITEY]

It's pretty obvious that J/S is Shearin and D/A is Austin. I am surprised both you and Whitey missed that. Winchester often posts interesting questions, one of which is to you and it is still outstanding. It asks, "What does Jerry Shearin have to do with this election? Please provide proof, not accusations!" You owe Winchester the courtesy of an answer.

Powderspringsdad in regards to your question

"What does Jerry Shearin have to do with this election? Please provide proof, not accusations!" You owe Winchester the courtesy of an answer."

 

I really do not feel as if I owe Winchester anything,Since he bounces in and makes wild asserations like he has in post # 59 of this thread, And then bounces back out without any explination.

 

Having said that,And in response to your query In is a know fact That Beverly Cochran was the adminstrative assisstant to Jerry Shearin for his eight year term in office, And in particular during the period of time in which the Shearin adminstration was attempting to circumvent State Law on proposed tax increases in the year 2008.

 

The records also reflect campaign contributions to at least one of the candidates, Which can be verified at the voter registration office.

 

Other than that, I do not recall tying Jerry Shearin into this campaign Maybe BB and yourself can point out where I have done so?

 

Now.............. I will say this, It appears to me that The post 3 and post 4 races also have some influence being applied from a prior Adminstration, However I am not prepared to discuss those issues at this time, Need to check into some further details first

[WHITEY]

EXACTLY PSD - I'm glad "some" here got it. And good question, what does Jerry Shearin have to do with this election? As far as I know, he has moved on and is busy with his job supporting his family and enjoying life.

 

Which leads me to another question. Why would anyone just automatically assume that when people worked together in the past (such as Beverly and Jerry) that they would the have total, unequivocal, support of the other? Working together doesn't mean you are married, related to each other, etc., or doesn't even necessarily mean you are good friends. In fact, I think that Jerry Shearin and Todd Pownall have been friends for a long while if I am not mistaken. I heard someone say that things must be okay with those two as they were at the Republican party meeting standing in the back of the room together carrying on, what appeared to be, a very lighthearted, friendly conversation.

Seems to me that this is a question for the voters in Post # 2

[Beach Bum]

Powderspringsdad in regards to your question

 

I really do not feel as if I owe Winchester anything,Since he bounces in and makes wild asserations like he has in post # 59 of this thread, And then bounces back out without any explination.

 

Having said that,And in response to your query In is a know fact That Beverly Cochran was the adminstrative assisstant to Jerry Shearin for his eight year term in office, And in particular during the period of time in which the Shearin adminstration was attempting to circumvent State Law on proposed tax increases in the year 2008.

 

The records also reflect campaign contributions to at least one of the candidates, Which can be verified at the voter registration office.

 

Other than that, I do not recall tying Jerry Shearin into this campaign Maybe BB and yourself can point out where I have done so?

Now.............. I will say this, It appears to me that The post 3 and post 4 races also have some influence being applied from a prior Adminstration, However I am not prepared to discuss those issues at this time, Need to check into some further details first

 

Okay, where shall we start? Guess we can start with this one:

http://paulding.com/forum/index.php?/topic/243670-local-political-races/

 

HERE, AND I QUOTE YOU WHITEY, ARE SOME OF YOUR REPLIES IN THIS THREAD:

 

"I hope Beverly Cochran does run on the job that she performed as Adminstrative Assistant to Jerry Shearin.

Question........ Did Beverly speak up when the adminstration attempted to delay the tax increase until after the primary election??? oh, of course i know that answer, She did not have any knowledge of it right???????"

First off I am not endorsing anyone in this commissioners race, Secondly if posting what I know about any candidate in any of the races make me a "mean, grumpy old man" Then so be it, I can accept that criticism and move on.

 

AND YET ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR QUOTES WHITEY:

 

"Regardless of what I say, Beverly can not hide from the fact that she was part and parcel of the Jerry Shearin Adminstration, If the citizens of Paulding County want ro elect someone that was part of the good ole boy's network, They certaintly have that right, I also have the right to voice my opposition to her being elected.

 

It would be a total waste of my time to meet Beverly, Since I have knowledge of what her positions are and what she stands for.

 

Having been a County employee for many years, And particularly a part of a adminstration that raised taxes every year except the last year of her employment with the county, That is really all that I need to know.

 

As previously stated Beverly Cochran seems to be a very nice person, But......That does not qualify her to be a Commissioner,Now does it?

 

Furthermore the present Paulding County Commissioners chose not to continue her employment with the County, As well as other high level personnell , I wonder why?? Just for you"

 

AND YET ANOTHER QUOTE FROM YOU WHITEY:

 

 

"GOP Rules As far as I am concerned Todd Pownell, Adam Gregory, And Beverly Cochran Can all Denounce me all that they care too, And so can the other supporters of Beverly Cochran, I have no intentions whatsoever from backing away from this race.

You and the good ole boys network I see have come to the rescue of of your favorite candidate and I could care less about this also.

 

Beverly Cochran as I have stated previously appears to be a nice person, However her past association with an adminstration that has literally bankrupt this County should be taken into consideration when considering whom to vote for.

 

Furthermore Beverly Cochran had much more influence on the running of the County other than preparing the minutes,and the agenda items,As previously stated in an earlier post, In fact she was much more than a "clerk" as has been alluded too in a previous post.

 

So it is okay for the good ole boys to malign and denounce Mr. Stout for his actions, A typical right wing tatic But please do not talk about Beverly WOW just WOW.

 

For your information I am also a Christian, Father, Grandfather And Great Grandfather and this has nothing to do with me being qualified to become a commissioner, Or make citizens aware of the past actions of any candidate."

 

Spin it all you want Whitey but with these comments, I am of the opinion that you are obviously linking Jerry Shearin and Beverly Cochran, thereby bringing Jerry into the campaign.

 

As to the campaign contributions, you might want to take the time to research this further - could be that this person might have contributed to another candidate's campaign in this race also - might have been $100.00 which does not have to be reported.

 

I could probably find more but I want to "get on with my day" and enjoy spending time with my family. Hope you have a good day Whitey.

[WHITEY]

Okay, where shall we start? Guess we can start with this one:

http://paulding.com/forum/index.php?/topic/243670-local-political-races/

 

HERE, AND I QUOTE YOU WHITEY, ARE SOME OF YOUR REPLIES IN THIS THREAD:

 

"I hope Beverly Cochran does run on the job that she performed as Adminstrative Assistant to Jerry Shearin.

Question........ Did Beverly speak up when the adminstration attempted to delay the tax increase until after the primary election??? oh, of course i know that answer, She did not have any knowledge of it right???????"

First off I am not endorsing anyone in this commissioners race, Secondly if posting what I know about any candidate in any of the races make me a "mean, grumpy old man" Then so be it, I can accept that criticism and move on.

 

AND YET ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR QUOTES WHITEY:

 

"Regardless of what I say, Beverly can not hide from the fact that she was part and parcel of the Jerry Shearin Adminstration, If the citizens of Paulding County want ro elect someone that was part of the good ole boy's network, They certaintly have that right, I also have the right to voice my opposition to her being elected.

 

It would be a total waste of my time to meet Beverly, Since I have knowledge of what her positions are and what she stands for.

 

Having been a County employee for many years, And particularly a part of a adminstration that raised taxes every year except the last year of her employment with the county, That is really all that I need to know.

 

As previously stated Beverly Cochran seems to be a very nice person, But......That does not qualify her to be a Commissioner,Now does it?

 

Furthermore the present Paulding County Commissioners chose not to continue her employment with the County, As well as other high level personnell , I wonder why?? Just for you"

 

AND YET ANOTHER QUOTE FROM YOU WHITEY:

 

 

"GOP Rules As far as I am concerned Todd Pownell, Adam Gregory, And Beverly Cochran Can all Denounce me all that they care too, And so can the other supporters of Beverly Cochran, I have no intentions whatsoever from backing away from this race.

You and the good ole boys network I see have come to the rescue of of your favorite candidate and I could care less about this also.

 

Beverly Cochran as I have stated previously appears to be a nice person, However her past association with an adminstration that has literally bankrupt this County should be taken into consideration when considering whom to vote for.

 

Furthermore Beverly Cochran had much more influence on the running of the County other than preparing the minutes,and the agenda items,As previously stated in an earlier post, In fact she was much more than a "clerk" as has been alluded too in a previous post.

 

So it is okay for the good ole boys to malign and denounce Mr. Stout for his actions, A typical right wing tatic But please do not talk about Beverly WOW just WOW.

 

For your information I am also a Christian, Father, Grandfather And Great Grandfather and this has nothing to do with me being qualified to become a commissioner, Or make citizens aware of the past actions of any candidate."

 

Spin it all you want Whitey but with these comments, I am of the opinion that you are obviously linking Jerry Shearin and Beverly Cochran, thereby bringing Jerry into the campaign.

 

As to the campaign contributions, you might want to take the time to research this further - could be that this person might have contributed to another candidate's campaign in this race also - might have been $100.00 which does not have to be reported.

 

I could probably find more but I want to "get on with my day" and enjoy spending time with my family. Hope you have a good day Whitey.

 

BB I stated in my response to Paulding Springs Dad.......

Having said that,And in response to your query In is a know fact That Beverly Cochran was the adminstrative assisstant to Jerry Shearin for his eight year term in office, And in particular during the period of time in which the Shearin adminstration was attempting to circumvent State Law on proposed tax increases in the year 2008.

 

Heck Beverly has stated this also On her web site and on two occasions in public appearances that are on tape, Nothing in the previous post state any different.

 

Now if this brings Jerry Shearin into this race so be it,I stand by my previous post.

 

BTW thanks for condensing my comments where it will be eaiser for the readers to get the jest of this campaign.

 

Hope you have a wonderful day with your family, I have got to go and work in my Garden

[D-Dawg]

Please explain your abbreviations.

 

Since when does Jerry Shearin's daughter have a business ?

 

I don't understand your post at all. Just what are you suggesting?

 

I understood it with no problems! lol

 

But I'll explain for you, Jerry had a sign in from of the David's Doughter's business in a shopping center on Hwy 278. So having a sign in front of a business does not mean that the business supports that candidate, as someone else tried to make a point earlier.

[D-Dawg]

Surepip I was thinking the same thing, He popped in here last night posted some really weird post,And has not responded.

 

Do you think he is off his meds??????

 

I have better things to do then spend my time in PCOM land! Didn't know I needed a hall pass to go do other things that I have an interest in! My life does not revolve around PCOM and looking for new ways to trash people, thank you!

 

Powderspringsdad in regards to your question

 

I really do not feel as if I owe Winchester anything,Since he bounces in and makes wild asserations like he has in post # 59 of this thread, And then bounces back out without any explination.

 

Having said that,And in response to your query In is a know fact That Beverly Cochran was the adminstrative assisstant to Jerry Shearin for his eight year term in office, And in particular during the period of time in which the Shearin adminstration was attempting to circumvent State Law on proposed tax increases in the year 2008.

 

The records also reflect campaign contributions to at least one of the candidates, Which can be verified at the voter registration office.

 

Other than that, I do not recall tying Jerry Shearin into this campaign Maybe BB and yourself can point out where I have done so?

 

Now.............. I will say this, It appears to me that The post 3 and post 4 races also have some influence being applied from a prior Adminstration, However I am not prepared to discuss those issues at this time, Need to check into some further details first

 

You (and others) have made several comments about J/S being involved in this campaign, I and others want to know how? Simple question!

[D-Dawg]

BB I stated in my response to Paulding Springs Dad.......

Having said that,And in response to your query In is a know fact That Beverly Cochran was the adminstrative assisstant to Jerry Shearin for his eight year term in office, And in particular during the period of time in which the Shearin adminstration was attempting to circumvent State Law on proposed tax increases in the year 2008.

 

 

That's right, she was an ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT....meaning she was an employee!

 

Whitey, did you not work for an auto maker years back? Maybe we can now blane you for GM taking our tax money for their bailout? Did you have a checking account with a major bank? So it's your fault the banks needed $$Billions$$ (some say TRILLIONS) in federal bailout money? Do you see how silly that sounds? So does your accusations!

[WHITEY]

That's right, she was an ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT....meaning she was an employee!

 

Whitey, did you not work for an auto maker years back? Maybe we can now blane you for GM taking our tax money for their bailout? Did you have a checking account with a major bank? So it's your fault the banks needed $$Billions$$ (some say TRILLIONS) in federal bailout money? Do you see how silly that sounds? So does your accusations!

It probably does sound silly to you, However, I have received some thanks from others for not letting this slide under the radar

[Beach Bum]

It probably does sound silly to you, However, I have received some thanks from others for not letting this slide under the radar

 

That's great Whitey - I would encourage anyone however to not just take the word of anyone here on paulding.com (including mine or anyone else's). I encourage everyone to do their research and find out the facts themselves and certainly not to rely on anything they read or hear here and take it as the "gospel".

 

We as individuals owe it to ourselves and to our community to not simply rely on "heresay", but rather to take the time and initiatve to find out the real facts from those concerned. I'm quite sure that any of our candidates are willing to answer our questions if we just simply pick up the phone and contact them or even contact them through email. I'm quite sure in fact they would welcome the opportunity to speak with any of us!

[D-Dawg]

It probably does sound silly to you, However, I have received some thanks from others for not letting this slide under the radar

 

So Whitey, you back to your old ways of ignoring questions asked to you, but demanding your questions be answered promply? I like how you selectively answer what you want, sure you haven't been a politician before?

 

If people want to dwell on the past, more power to them. But these issued of the past you keep bringing up will never help us move forward!

 

I will ask you again (for the 10th time I think), what does Jerry Shearin have to do with this election?

 

How are those open records requests coming? How about campaign donation reports for ALL the candidates? I'm sure there might be some interesting entries on a couple.

[Maddox]

So Whitey, you back to your old ways of ignoring questions asked to you, but demanding your questions be answered promply? I like how you selectively answer what you want, sure you haven't been a politician before?

 

If people want to dwell on the past, more power to them. But these issued of the past you keep bringing up will never help us move forward!

 

I will ask you again (for the 10th time I think), what does Jerry Shearin have to do with this election?

 

How are those open records requests coming? How about campaign donation reports for ALL the candidates? I'm sure there might be some interesting entries on a couple.

 

Why are you continually harassing whitey? He has answered all of your questions; Beach bum even posted some of whitey’s answers for you. It Does not take a rocket scientist to figure out the connection between Cochran and Shearin.

[Beach Bum]

Why are you continually harassing whitey? He has answered all of your questions; Beach bum even posted some of whitey’s answers for you. It Does not take a rocket scientist to figure out the connection between Cochran and Shearin.

 

Not even close Maddox.

[Maddox]

Not even close Maddox.

I really do not understand this comment.

[Beach Bum]

I really do not understand this comment.

 

Its really not hard to understand. Winchester has ask Whitey a few times to prove that there is a connection with Jerry Shearin and Beverly in this race. All he has basically been able to prove so far is that Jerry Shearin and Beverly used to work together and as I have stated earlier, that really proves no connection other than simply working together.