Five announce plans to qualify for July election

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Five people announced their intentions this week to qualify for the July election, including: Clint McCoy, sheriff; Jackie Forrester, tax commissioner; Milton Dalton, District 2 seat on the board of commissioners; and Ernest Rogers and Jerry Loftice, both for the BOC chairmanship.


MCCOY

Clint McCoy has announced his candidacy for Banks County Sheriff.

As a lifelong resident of Banks County, McCoy has spent much of his life dedicated to the betterment and service of Banks County. McCoy served for 10 years as a Banks County Sheriff’s Deputy, most recently as a sergeant on the force. Nine of those years he spent working with the youth of Banks County as a School Resource Officer. Also, during his tenure he was instrumental in the implementation of the “Shop with a Cop” program.

Continuing in this service to the people and families of Banks County, McCoy has been employed by the Banks County School System for the past two years as the automotive technology teacher. In addition to his teaching duties, he serves as a deacon at Liberty Baptist Church, where he and his family are active members. As a member of Liberty Baptist Church, he helped start a food pantry that supports many local families in a time of need. McCoy was also a founding member of a local benevolence oriented club of motorcycle riders called The Samaritans who seek to help those in need within the community.

McCoy has deep roots in Banks County, going back seven generations. He and his wife of 24 years, Tammy, are both Banks County High School graduates. Their daughter, Ashley, is also a BCHS graduate who is currently a student at Brenau University, and son, Caleb, is a current student at BCHS who will be attending the University of Georgia in the fall.

Some of the ideas McCoy would like to bring to the sheriff’s office would be programs aimed at youth accountability and at-risk teens, as well as drug education. He would seek to improve the quality of the sheriff’s office through high quality training, clearer expectations, and accountability for deputies and staff. Most importantly, McCoy would seek to build relationships with the employees of the sheriff’s office and the larger community based on integrity, honesty, trust and accountability.

McCoy says that he often can be seen throughout the county on his Harley-Davidson. If you see him, he asks that you stop and talk to him. He can also be reached at 470-248-8332, through email at mccoybcsheriff@gmail.com, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mccoyclint.


FORRESTER

Jackie Forrester, a former employee of the Banks County Tax Assessors Office, is announcing her intentions to run for the Tax Commissioner of Banks County.

Forrester has been a county appraiser for Banks County since 2005 and is a resident of Homer. She worked for the Banks County Tax Assessors Office for seven years and says that she knows how the appraisal system works. She has been certified through the Department of Revenue in Valuation of Personal Property, Assessment Fundamentals for Appraisers, Certification for Assessors, Win Gap Personal Property, Accounting, Manufactured Housing Valuation, Verification for Personal Property, Cost Approach to value for residential property, Win Gap Technical, Audit Process in Determining Sales with Sales Ratio Study, and is a certified Appraiser . She is also member of the Georgia Association of Assessing Officials.

Jackie and her husband, Doug, along with their two children and one grandchild attend Free Chapel and Lula Assembly of Praise. Brittany will graduate from Banks County and Lanier Technical College in May. In the Fall, she will start Breanu College for her degree in Pediatric Nursing. Justin will be a junior starting this fall at Banks County High School. Kaylie, Mrs. Forrester’s granddaughter, attends Homer Baptist in Banks County. Forrester’s husband, Doug, owns a concrete finishing business named “Northeast Georgia Concrete LLC.”

“I am confident that I can make a difference and would like the opportunity to serve the people in my home town,” Forrester said.


DALTON

Milton L. Dalton has announced that he plans to run for the District 2 seat on the Banks County Board of Commissioners.

Dalton currently serves as chairman of the BOC.

“Due to health reasons, I am unable to continue to serve as chairman of the commissioners, but would like to continue to serve the citizens of Banks County as your District 2 commissioner,” Dalton said. “It has been my pleasure and a privilege in the capacity of chairman of the commissioners to serve the people of Banks County and I hope I have the opportunity of continuing to serve the citizens of Banks County as District 2 commissioner.”


ROGERS

Ernest Rogers has announced his intent to run for the Banks County Board of Commission chairmanship.

A lifelong resident of Banks County, Rogers is married to Judy Boling Rogers, and they have two children — son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Misty Rogers, and daughter and son-in-law, Kristie and Slade Jarrett. He also has six grandchildren — Madison, McKinsey and Dayden Rogers and Kaitlyn, Shaley and Braxton Jarrett, all of whom attend Banks County schools.

Ernest and Judy are active members of Glory Baptist Church, where Ernest is involved in the Men’s Ministry.

“I would like the citizens of Banks County to know that it has been a pleasure to serve as their District 2 commissioner over the past 27 months,” Rogers said. “I hope you will continue to allow me to serve this great county as chairman.”

During his role as District 2 commissioner, Rogers, along with the other commissioners, has been able to cut the county budget almost 20 percent. Other accomplishments include getting the commission board, the chamber, the CVB and the EDA working together for better economic development. If elected, Rogers says that he will continue to work on economic development that will help to support the tax base. He also plans to work on paying off past debt for the county without raising taxes.

“I would personally like to ask for your support and your vote for Banks County Commission chairman on July 31,” Rogers said. “I look forward to getting out and speaking with as many of you as possible over the next several months. With your help and vote, we can continue to keep Banks County a great county.”


LOFTICE

Jerry “Coach” Loftice has announced his plans to qualify for the position of chairman of the Banks County Board of Commissioners.

Coach Loftice retired in 2004 after working in the field of education as a teacher, administrative assistant, coach and college recruiter. He also was the founder and CEO of Loftice Enterprises, Inc.

In 2007, he and his wife, Debbie, built their retirement home in Banks County. Since becoming a resident of Banks County, he has been a volunteer (lay) coach for the boys basketball program at Banks County High School. Coach Loftice is a founding member and president of the non-profit, Banks County Kids at Play, Inc. whose purpose is to provide playground equipment and supplies for the total health of our county’s young children. He and his wife are members of Homer Baptist Church, serving as Sunday School teachers.

“I became familiar with the Banks County area while I was coaching at Piedmont College in the early 1980s,”

Loftice said. “We have some great people and super kids in Banks County. It is my desire to help our children, young adults and senior citizens, in any capacity, to make our county an even better place to live. I feel that every person was placed on the earth to serve our fellowman in some capacity. I am ready to provide unbiased, informative leadership in government and to serve ALL the citizens of Banks County.“
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#1 Anonymous on 03/29/12 at 05:20 PM [Reply]
its time to get the good ole boys out of the commissioners office and bring in some new blood.
#2 BC Citizen on 03/30/12 at 08:27 AM [Reply]
I totally agree with Anonymous!
#3 concerned citizen on 03/30/12 at 08:58 AM [Reply]
McCoy is the man for sheriff. He's a good man and has the values our county needs. It's time for change and we need a good one in office.
#3.1 another concerned citizen on 04/03/12 at 04:24 PM [Reply]
I disagree with you! I say Carlton Speed can and would do a better job, as Sheriff of Banks County. He is also a good man with good values.
#4 Oh Now on 03/30/12 at 04:52 PM [Reply]
Oh come on now, you wouldn't want to withold Milton his La Ha visit would you? And as for Ernest, second time around resulted in nothing, let's give him a third fourth and maybe a fifth chance like Banks folks tend to do. Me? NO, they're out.
#4.1 Anonymous on 04/03/12 at 05:00 PM [Reply]
what about the secret meetings they held at the old denny's and isnt it a considered a meeting if 3 of the 5 commissioners are at the annex at the same time
#4.1.1 Caught Red Handed on 04/17/12 at 01:28 AM [Reply]
Not in Banks County. Surely you knew that.
#5 Really Jackie? on 03/30/12 at 05:01 PM [Reply]
Really Jackie, you say you know how the appraisal system works? Then why after our real estate market has tanked, and home values have plummeted my taxes are the same as before the debacle? You apparently don't know well that values drop so should taxes and you expect people to trust you with Tax Commissioner?
#5.1 carl w. on 04/06/12 at 09:15 AM [Reply]
I don't think the person that left this comment understands how the tax system works. If market values drop and the budget for the county stays the same , the millage rate has to go up so enought money can be raised to cover the budget needs. If you want lower property taxes, lower the budget, which is exactly what i think the commisioners should do. Most everyone has cut their family budget and so should the county!
#6 Anonymous on 04/04/12 at 03:05 PM [Reply]
If you really look at who we need for our county for Sheriff, it would be Rick Darby who has the most on the job training and knowledge. I think folks in this county votes for who they know and not the type back ground they have. Look at Ricks back ground and what all he has done. I don't think you can say that about McCoy. Nothing against him, but I think Rick is more qualified for sheriff.
#7 Banks County Citizen on 04/09/12 at 08:16 AM [Reply]
I think who you vote for is your own priviledge. I also KNOW that Carlton Speed would be the best man for Banks County Sheriff!!
#7.1 Concerned Citizen on 04/11/12 at 11:32 PM [Reply]
McCoy has the most vested time in the county and has the county's best interest at heart over these other men. Where has Speed been the last 10 years of his career? Hall County. And where has Darby been? He's never even worked in Banks County at all. McCoy has the experience. He was born and raised here himself and has raised his own family here. We should give our own a chance before outsiders. For those of you that don't know McCoy, please try and meet him before you decide who to vote for. He is a genuine and caring man who desires to serve Banks County, not change it like these others are talking about doing. There is a difference in serving and changing. Think about it before you vote. McCoy is the best option we have.
#7.1.1 Anonymous on 04/18/12 at 03:55 PM [Reply]
Concerned citizen, is your criteria for voting for sheriff that the candidate be "born and raised" in Banks County??? Does your definition of "experience" include only the years of work obtained within the county??? This type of good old boy politics is narrow minded to the point of being ignorant.
#8 Hwy 51 Resident on 04/12/12 at 12:25 PM [Reply]
Our current commissioners have cut our county budget and its mostly all been waste. When this set of commissioners went into office our budget was around 14 or 15 million dollars, thanks to our last administration. Now its down to around 11 or 12 million dollars, with out cutting any services, with out laying off any employees and with out raising our taxes. I work for a neighboring county and we have had around 8,000 dollars cut from us, this includes layoff days, no holiday pay and they are looking at taking our PTO hours away now. Its tough out here right now, we all have to tighten our belts, county governments included. I am thankful to our commissioners for not raising our taxes, i just don't think me and my family could afford it.
#9 BC Voter on 04/12/12 at 12:36 PM [Reply]
While I think Clint McCoy is a fantastic person, he is definitly not the most qualified person for the job. His limited experience does not qualify him to run the entire sheriff's dept and protect the entire county. I believe Carlton Speed and Rick Darby definitly have the credentials and experience to be sheriff. McCoy has been teaching high school transportation and not even in law enforcement. I wish both Darby and Speed good luck, however I will be voting SPEED!
#10 Another B.C. Voter on 04/14/12 at 09:55 PM [Reply]
I also think McCoy is a good man. I think we tax paying citizens should want to vote in a sheriff who could give us the most for our money. While it is fine that McCoy was born & raised here, we should want someone who has experienced more than just what's been going on up at the high school. I know that Carlton Speed is much more QUALIFIED!!
#11 Anonymous on 04/14/12 at 11:01 PM [Reply]
Look at Darby's and Speed's YEARS of knowledge and experience . Look at McCoy's yes he has lived here All his life but has been with Banks County Sheriff's department 10 years. Of those 10 years, 9 was being a school resource officer. Darby or Speed would be great for our County.
#11.1 anonymous on 04/18/12 at 09:07 PM [Reply]
Clint McCoy may have been a school resource officer for ten years, but those of you who think he just worked at the school don't know what he did during those ten years. Whenever there was no school, he did not get breaks. He worked as a regular Banks County Sheriff's Deputy on the road just as any other deputy. Whenever there was an accident, robbery, etc., he left school and went to respond. Don't discount his being a resource officer as being a nothing. Clint McCoy is just as experienced as any other.
#11.1.1 Frank Fournier on 07/19/12 at 03:14 AM [Reply]
I agree with you 100 percent mccoy has our vote
#12 Tammy McCoy on 04/19/12 at 03:47 PM [Reply]
Hello BC Citizens:

After reading some of the comments on here, I would like to invite you all to view Clint's facebook page, call him or email to find out the facts about his experience. His FB page is: http://www.facebook.com/mccoyclint and his phone number is: 470-248-8332 and his email: mccoybcsheriff@gmail.com.

He was not just the School Resource officer and BC needs to know all the duties he has performed over those recent ten years of working for the BC Sheriff Dept. He has experience in all area's needed to run the department with honor, integrity and accountability.

He also has experience in management and budget planning from prior work before law enforcement. (Check out the Q/A on his FB page for more details.)

I would also like to invite each of you to come and meet him on May 12, 2012 @ The American Legion Hall in Homer from 4pm - 8pm. Come enjoy some BBQ with us and talk to him yourself.

Banks County deserves to know the FACTS before choosing a candidate to serve here in BC. I ask that you consider the man who has already been serving here in our dear county since 2001 above those who have not been nor are now serving in BC.

Thank you.
#12.1 Concerned Citizen on 04/20/12 at 08:20 AM [Reply]
As a voter in the upcoming election, I am looking for a MAN who can run his own campaign. Banks County does Not need "A Hillary". Mrs. McCoy should let Clint do more, and she should talk less. Thanks.
#12.1.1 McCoy Supporter and Proud on 04/20/12 at 12:34 PM [Reply]
This isn’t the 1950’s! Stop dragging your knuckles Concerned Citizen (#12 comment).
Go Tammy! It’s great that you support your husband. It’s a great model to follow. McCoy for Sheriff! McCoy for Sheriff! McCoy for Sheriff!.............
#12.1.2 Dave on 04/20/12 at 05:03 PM [Reply]
Concerned should vote for the candidate of his choice and not worry about Clint and his campaign but moreso worry more about the county's leaderships need for shoes. All I've seen so far is tobacco spit cups and chicken poo between commissioners toes at county meetings.
#12.1.2.1 Still Concerned on 04/21/12 at 04:55 PM [Reply]
Dave, Your comment does not deserve a reply!! It is DUMB.
#12.1.2.1.1 Laughing all the way to the polls on 04/27/12 at 06:33 PM [Reply]
Then I'd fit right in as commissioner wouldn't I?
#13 Concerned on 04/21/12 at 04:59 PM [Reply]
McCoy supporter are you wanting CLINT or TAMMY to be sheriff?? You do not make yourself clear.
#13.1 McCoy Supporter and Proud on 04/22/12 at 06:19 PM [Reply]
Let me clear it up for you..... Clint McCoy for Sheriff! Clint McCoy for Sheriff! Clint McCoy for Sheriff!
#13.1.1 Even More Concerned on 04/26/12 at 10:08 AM [Reply]
WOW- You sure seem intelligent; NOT!!
#14 NEUTRAL IN POLITICS UNTIL IVE TALKED WITH CANDIDATES on 04/27/12 at 09:02 AM [Reply]
Most of the comments on here about commisioners, sheriff and other candidates are useless. I do appreciate comments from the wife of the candidate running for sheriff. All of the rest of us are too scared to list our names?? (Thank you Mrs. McCoy. Yours has been the only comment worthy of reading on here.)That ought to tell us something BC. Let people vote the way they want. Let people be informed. Stop the rudeness and acting like uneducated people in our county. Let's get educated by the candidates and make a decision based on them, not the negativity on here. Talk to each person running for all offices - THEN GO VOTE. I plan to do just that and this is each of our duty as registered voters.
#15 NO Name on 05/02/12 at 06:50 AM [Reply]
Neutral, Since you are a qualified Know-it-all why don't you run for office so you can vote for yourself???? Maybe you can interview Mrs. McCoy. Your advice is worthless.
#16 Responding to Dave on 05/02/12 at 09:00 PM [Reply]
After thinking about the comments made by DAVE(sure that is your name). I have to wonder why chicken houses seem to threaten you so much. There are many taxpaying Banks County poultry growers. I have paid in thousands of dollars in property taxes on a NICE poultry farm. Do you pay tax, or just rent? We need to elect commissioners who are not against farmers. Everyone who believes this, should be sure they know where the candidate stands concerning CHICKEN HOUSES!!
#17 sappereagle on 05/04/12 at 07:10 PM [Reply]
As a law enforcement officer and Banks County voter, I wanted to add my 2 cents worth to the topic of sheriff. First, I have worked for Rick Darby and with Carlton Speed. I have never work with or for Clint McCoy and I did not know who he was until I saw a sign with his name on it. I looked at his FB page and it did not answer any of my questions. I will not be voting for Rick Darby. The entire time I worked for him, he was never in the office. He was to busy writing his book. I also saw him make very poor choices that left me scratching my head. I worked with Carlton Speed and would vote for him over Rick Darby. Carlton is a very respectful person but I would still like to know what kind of training and experience he has. I would also like to know what kind of law enforcement training Clint McCoy has.
#17.1 Tina on 05/11/12 at 09:56 AM [Reply]
Clint McCoy will be more than happy to answer any questions you have in person at a Meet and Greet on Saturday, May 12 from 4 pm - 8 pm at the American Legion Hall in Homer.
#18 Watchdog on 05/04/12 at 08:41 PM [Reply]
Banks County policy states that no employee may participate or support a candidate for political office in public. In a county t-shirt and in a personal vehicle that is clearly marked as being a Banks County Firefighter. I would like to know why a fire department "captain" is parading around screwing Ernest Rogers signs into trees. Whether "volunteer" or not he is 10-99'd and payed a salary by the county. Therefor that 505 is a county employee. He should face the same disciplinary actions threatened to all other employees. Clear cut policy violation.
#19 WRONG WATCHDOG on 05/06/12 at 11:39 AM [Reply]
This has been hashed out already. Paid on call FF are not county employees per say.

Acording to IAFF and the legal eagles they are not "full time " All that crap was played out 4-5 years ago.(10-99 is an IRS requirment nothing more)

Lack of tact does not mean they violated anything other then not having much common sense.
#20 Watchdog on 05/10/12 at 05:42 PM [Reply]
County policy defines them as employees. Policy states they are not allowed to publicly support politicians in local races. Mullett master and the Maysville mafia can twist it any way they want and nothing will be done. Just another examp le of dirty commissioners and the ones who campaign for them. Clean house and get rid of them all. I'm tired of smelling chicken poop at every commissioner meeting I attend.
#20.1 Hey there Watchdog on 05/14/12 at 12:42 PM [Reply]
You are dumb!!! If you are so tired of what you smell at the meeting, keep your NOSEY self at home.
#20.1.1 Hey There to Hey There on 05/15/12 at 04:35 PM [Reply]
Wow, you got a whif of that chichen poo as well eh? Some people need to get out of those pretty little air conditioned offices at the annex and smell what's going on. Oops, I forgot they do get out - to the la Ha. My Bad.
#20.1.1.1 Hey again watchdog! on 05/16/12 at 10:29 AM [Reply]
Your comments are so lame, grow up, I sure don't work in an air-conditioned office, nor am I in politics. Guess what? I work in a chicken house, and yes I've had to wipe my feet off before. What have you got to brag about? Probably not a lot. How much property tax do you pay? You are just a BIG MOUTH!!
#20.1.1.1.1 Watchdog on 05/21/12 at 02:30 PM [Reply]
More tax than you I gaurantee. My property isn't zoned in agricultural or low tax conservation. Half our commissioners make money off the property taxes in addition to the county. Leave the rural areas, that's fine. Just open your narrow mind and let some business come in. There is a reason the outlets are in Jackson and the shopping centers in Banks are vacant. Jackson realizes the benefit and WANTS them. Chicken farming is necessary and fine but there must be real businesses to support the county.
Why does Jackson have well paid public safety and new vehicles? Business in the county, something Banks doesn't have and doesn't appear to want! Clean House. No Rogers and No Dalton! No Turk next time! We already see he is too scared to give up his one term and run for chairman.
#20.1.1.1.1.1 HEY again WATCHDOG!! on 05/21/12 at 09:34 PM [Reply]
I know good and well you DO NOT pay more property taxes than I do. You have no idea!! If you are so hung up on what happens in Jackson Co. Then why in the heck don't you go there and STAY there??
#20.1.1.1.2 To Damn much! on 07/25/12 at 05:05 PM [Reply]
I pay $1200 a year on 7 acres and a 1000 sf home - that's what I pay and must drive an hour for the salary that provides it because Banks is so full of morons they can't plan a picnic much less for the future! Now take that 1200 and make sure Irwin get's his raise!
#20.1.1.1.2.1 Grammar police on 07/29/12 at 10:34 PM [Reply]
Most educated people can spell "too", know the last names of the people they are complaining about "Erwin", and don't use profanity in the titles of their posts. Maybe you can move to the county you work in and do us both a favor.
#21 me on 05/12/12 at 09:13 PM [Reply]
I can say that I know Clint and Carlton both personally and they are both good men. I dont think either would take part in some of the juvenile talk that is occurring on this site. I can guarantee that they would not take part in this kind of behavior, thank goodness. As for Tammy, that is awesome that she would put her opinion on here. What she said was simply come out and question Clint in person. Obviously she knows that Clint would have no problem handling himself. I know he would not have a problem with it either. Clint is as good as they come and I can confidently say that there is not a person that would put more heart and interest into the job. As for Darby, well, If a man wont look you in the eye when he is talking to you... you know the rest
#21.1 Me TOO!! on 05/13/12 at 01:33 PM [Reply]
I also share your opinion of both Clint & Carlton. They are both good men who I think wants to run a clean campaign. I do not think that Clint needs so much feedback from his wife, she is not running, I think she feels the need to be seen and heard. I feel that Carlton Speed would be the better Sheriff for ALL the people of Banks County. Thanks.
#22 BC on 05/14/12 at 10:25 AM [Reply]
To ALL people who have commented about the gentlemen running for sheriff; Mr. McCoy is a great man. I cannot recall a time during our school days that he was our resource officer that he wasn't there for us. If an emergency arisen, Mr. McCoy left our school and went to where he was needed. I do not know Mr. Spped, therefore I cannot say too much about him. I do know however, that Mr. McCoy's personal visit to my house,and all of my neighbors, as well as his meeting he held at the American Legion the other night made quite the impression, and helped people better understand who he was and what his intentions were for the job. I'm sure that the other candidates would do a fine job in serving this county, just as well as Mr. McCoy has done for the past te years, but putting down Mr. McCoy for being a school resource officer is immature. I'm sure that many of you on this site that are making comments would agree. I'm not taking sides in this ddebate all of you above are having due to the fact that I'm a junior in high school and can't vote, but as a Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy's niece, I know what it takes to be an officer. All of the men running for sheriff put their life on the line every day that they are in uniform. As long as one of the candidates do their job correctly and are elected for the requirements that the people of the county are looking for, then more power to whoever is chosen for the job. Arguing over this site isn't doing anything but starting needless conflict, and should stop. I know that the right man will be chosen for the job, and I support whoever that choice may be, but arguing over this is setting a bad example, not only for myself, but for fellow upcoming adults. I'm not hashing out at anyone, I'm just stating my opinion. May the best an for the job be elected!
#22.1 Me again on 05/14/12 at 12:24 PM [Reply]
BC you are right about all the comments, I am sure the candidates wish they would stop, for various reasons. You did make a point though, by being a junior in school you are basing your opinion on what it takes to be a resource officer, not the sheriff. Also, if you are a junior in school why are you commenting at 10:25 on Monday morning? Did someone at school , who still works at school,ask you to?
#23 NEUTRAL IN POLITICS UNTIL IVE TALKED WITH CANDIDATES on 05/16/12 at 11:40 AM [Reply]
Wow, it continues on here. And it seems those who are supporting Speed can't do anything but try to put down McCoy and his wife.. Making comments about her? Why? I personally have not seen her post anything on here except once and it was professional, unlike your "Me Too" comments....... Interesting that you would continue on that. Also, an fyi for you..... when I met Clint McCoy, his wife was not doing any of the talking nor in our conversation at all.....

Bottom line after meeting all three: Speed, McCoy and Darby. McCoy is the best candidate in my opinion. What I learned from him was that prior to law enforcement he worked in the management for many, many years in a supervisor role with budget experience as well. He has been here in the county working most recently of the candidates since 2001 to be exact. He DOES have experience as regular road deputy as well as drugs and various areas of a deputy plus in the school was just an added service where he worked serving our school and families across this county. I don't think Darby or Speed has shown this service - not in this county. If they have cared so much, why have they not been here in this county? Why don't you ask them that as I did and listen to those answers. Might be vital to your decision.

McCoy is also the only candidate NOT accepting campaign contributions. I offered him money to help pay for his campaign and he polietly would not take it based on his personal convictions of the need to manage his own budget if he expects the county to let him manage theirs as sheriff and also to get away from good old boys owe you something tactics later if he does win. I applaude him for this and respect him for this. The two others are taking donations from you countians.

What makes Speed "more" qualified? Working narcotics in Hall Co. sure does not qualify anyone to be a sheriff. If we are going on qualifications alone, then Darby's years of experience in another county make him the choice.

I also have not heard McCoy or Darby saying anything negative about the other candidates. I cannot say that for Speed. He has personally gave me wrong information on both other candidates. This should not be tolerated. Let the truth be heard in bc not false lies.

Again, I urge you to do as I have done and meet the candidates before you make your voting decision.
#24 BCH Parent & Voter on 05/20/12 at 02:50 PM [Reply]
All I ask is Vote don't just spend your time on here shooting Crap! GO VOTE!
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