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SUVs are generally built on a truck chassis. thus the "drive like a truck" feel. I drove two Suburbans before trading for the Trailblazer. My next vehicle will most likely be a Tahoe. I miss the Suburbans, but I don't think I'll go that long again. The Trailblazer only had 110k miles on it so it'll be a while.

I talked with Howard Maxwell, State Representative for District 17 (Paulding/Haralson). Mr. Maxwell did not send an informative mailer this year. In fact in approximately 8 years as a representative he has only sent 2. I'm not going to take the time to poll the remaining 178 representatives. I had a fair question . . . who's money paid for this mailing. And I fairly and honestly posted the response that I received. I never suggested that Stout had done anything illegal. I have my own thoughts about why it was sent.

Here's my original post . . . here's my update . . . Here's an additional response So, after having given this a bit of thought, how is what you posted below very different from what I put in post 35? How dare you accuse me of being dishonest when my original post was simply full of questions. When the questions were answered, I posted the response. And while I am quite proud to call NewJunky my friend, the ONLY discussion she and I have had about this issue is entirely right here on pcom for everyone to see. The only "less than accurate" post s

Really? It's wrong to seek answers as to how representatives are spending taxpayer money?

I'm sorry if you believe my update in post 35 was inaccurate.

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Not me, I'd never make it through closing with LMAO J/K

I never thought it was illegal. I just had some questions. Mr. Stout indicated this cost approx. $5k. Multiply that by 180 districts and see how much the State (i.e., your tax dollars) spent on these. I'm wondering if Howard Maxwell sent these out to the 17th district?

That's what I have with the 3rd row seat. I don't think the newer ones have the 3rd row option, but I could be mistaken. Check North Atlanta Auto Superstore

UPDATE: Stout paid for the mailers from his own personal funds. It is a reimbursable expense as a representative and he will be seeking reimbursement. The mailer was sent to a mix of district 19 households, but not all, and met the requirements for reimbursement. My questions are answered. Do with it what you will.

If I can determine the best way to get it on here, I will post it.

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I'll share it. It is "appearing" that it most likely went to those who voted in the last republican primary.

Did you get one? If not, let me know and I will save mine for you to see.

This is not a witch hunt, and not trying to say it was illegal. My issue is that IF it is a campaign mailer it should be identified as such. He should not making it look like a "service" to the citizens of the district since it does not appear it went to every citizen. I agree.

Wow! $20K. I wonder when the next disclosure would be revealed? Probably not in time for the primary.

I've sent him an email requesting the information on who paid for this, but I'm not holding my breath. He didn't respond the last time.

So, do you know? Did he or did he not use taxpayer funds for this "informative" mailer?

I think the red herring is Stout. NO WHERE on the mailer does it mention the upcoming primary or does it say vote for dan stout. My impression is that it IS a political mailer designed to get stout re-elected under the guise of informing the voters of what he's been up to during his very short term. I don't know the answer to that.

What I'm trying to determine is who is being targeted and who paid for it. It says "2010 Gold Dome Connection". If it is truly intended to "inform" the voters in the 19th district, it should have gone to EVERY citizen, regardless of their party affiliation, especially IF taxpayers paid for the slick mailer. If the re-election campaign paid for it, then I find it dishonest and vote pandering.

more from their site: </h1> Don't be so sure that "he had to pay for it". It came from "Representative Daniel Stout". So either his campaign paid for it, or the taxpayers did.

No, I got mine late last week. Stoneridge Group It says the postage was paid by the Stoneridge Group. I wonder who's paying The Stoneridge Group? From their website:

I want to know if the Stout mailer went to each and every citizen in the 19th district, or if it only went to republicans. If you are a member of the 19th district, DID NOT vote in the last republican primary, AND received the mailer, please post here. I'd also love to hear from someone in the printing industry as to how much this slick mailing would have cost. Off to figure out who "The Stoneridge Group" is.

Several years ago the "average" build price was $54/sq ft. That was for a ground up construction. I wouldn't