The next sheriff and board of commissioners chairman will be decided in a run-off election on Aug. 21.
In Tuesday’s election, Carlton Speed and Clint McCoy were the top two vote-getters in the sheriff’s race with the third candidate, Rick Darby, a distant third. Speed had 1,768 votes, while McCoy had 1,633. Darby had 541 votes.
In the board of commissioners chairman race, Jimmy Hooper and Ernest Rogers will be in the run-off election, with Jerry Loftice in third place. Hooper had 1,641 votes, while Rogers had 1,294. Loftice had 881 votes.
In the tax commissioner’s race, Carlan took 53 percent of the vote, so a run-off will not be necessary. Carlan had 2,054 votes. The breakdown on the other votes included: Becky Taylor, 888 votes; Sheryl Hall, 499 votes; and Jackie Forrester, 372.
Sheriff, BOC chairman races to be decided in Aug. 21 run-off
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Mrs. Taxpayer
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08/17/12 at 09:38 AM
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After reading Banks County News article, titled Sheriff Candidates speak on experience, background- I just have to point out Clint McCoy's opening statement. It says, As I stated in my opening statement, I have a lot of experience in manufacturing. WHAT????? People PLEASE wake-up, this guy doesn't have a clue. He & his wife wants to be Mr & Mrs B.C. Sheriff. I am not doing this because I am a friend of Mr. Speed. I am writing this because I want what is best for the citizens of Banks County. I ask you to read this article. Speed is Qualified. Thanks!!!
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Defending good people
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08/23/12 at 09:03 AM
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Wow, you obviously don't know Clint McCoy AT ALL! And no offense, but if they wanted grand recognition, wouldn't they do it somewhere besides BANKS COUNTY!? I know the election is over and decided now, but it's ridiculous to just make a broad statement like that about people.
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You Back-Off !
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08/23/12 at 09:53 AM
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I did not consider this a broad statement, Just facts. Yes the good citizens of Banks County have spoken. You do want grand recognition if you put your political signs out in a "convertible Mercedes" (in Banks County) REALLY!
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Anonymous
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08/24/12 at 11:23 AM
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Whay does it matter what kind of car the man put his campaign signs out in? Oh my apologies, it doesn't!
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Anonymous
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08/24/12 at 03:46 PM
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It was all for show!
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Anonymous
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08/24/12 at 06:26 PM
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Even if it was, why is that derogatory for a person to have a nice car? If they have money before they go into office this makes them less inclined to be crooked in my opinion, or at least that's the way I'd see it.
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Anonymous
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08/24/12 at 08:18 PM
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Most people who think like you, do not have money, just car payments.
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laughing at this
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08/24/12 at 09:33 PM
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Seriously. People are ridiculous and judgmental. Who cares what kind of vehicles people have? Get over yourselves.