Has the Hospital Money Gone The Way of Other Vanishing County Money???
News from the Financial Management Committee held this morning. The are twelve unidentified applicants for the job of Financial Management Director. All twelve of these applicants are planned to be interviewed next Thursday beginning at 9 AM in the courthouse annex.
The most revealing thing at the meeting this morning was being told by Commissioner Pope and Campbell that there is no more hospital funds and that the commissioners no longer refer to the hospital funds they are now general funds. Of these general funds, that used to be hosp ital funds, nine million will be used to pay off two school bonds some invested with the interest used to buy new ambulances and fire trucks and the rest will be used for general expenses. There are no plans currently to restore the "Hospital Funds" or reserves or replace under any name. I guess when you spend more than a million each year over the budget it shouldn't take long to blow through that $15,000,000.00 wait they already siphoned off a million that was approved by the commission that leaves $14,000,000.00 no wait there was another million or so that was taken without approval so there is, truth of the matter is there is no telling what is left, but one thing is as sure as the nose on your face, there will be nothing left after the budget allergic spend happy folks that love the way things were done two hundred years ago get finished with it.
The most revealing thing at the meeting this morning was being told by Commissioner Pope and Campbell that there is no more hospital funds and that the commissioners no longer refer to the hospital funds they are now general funds. Of these general funds, that used to be hosp ital funds, nine million will be used to pay off two school bonds some invested with the interest used to buy new ambulances and fire trucks and the rest will be used for general expenses. There are no plans currently to restore the "Hospital Funds" or reserves or replace under any name. I guess when you spend more than a million each year over the budget it shouldn't take long to blow through that $15,000,000.00 wait they already siphoned off a million that was approved by the commission that leaves $14,000,000.00 no wait there was another million or so that was taken without approval so there is, truth of the matter is there is no telling what is left, but one thing is as sure as the nose on your face, there will be nothing left after the budget allergic spend happy folks that love the way things were done two hundred years ago get finished with it.
posted by Allen Barrett | 6:08 PM
130 Comments:
Janet VanZant needs to resign next!
You mean .... we're not going to have that county-wide block party that was suggested earlier on in these blogs???? Dang it.
Well if you merge those hospital funds into
The general funds....it will obscure how fast and how much you spend, and everyone forgets then.
I'd say that's how it's been done for 200 years, but I'd hate to lump past administrations that had a greater sense of honor an duty with SOME of the ones we have now. See- we didn't need a charter afterall to change the director of schools---we just needed him to retire. Recon what his retirement package will cost?
All an all--good luck to him in his retirement, maybe he can relax a little.
8:23
Mrs. Vanzant doesn't need to resign. She doesn't plan to run again, but there will be a good candidate in place to run against whoever CAVE is behind. You can bet your bottom dollar on that.
Vanzant will run again dictators always try to hold their power until they either get run out by a revolution or they die.
7:38
That's just not true. Don't believe me? Go ask her. She's sick of CAVE.
Maybe she's tired of being challenged about her wrongdoings?
Isn't it funny how during campaigns--candidates are happy to answe questions---get elected to Giles County Commission.....then suddenly everyone who asks a question is a trouble maker/CAVE or whatever. ( though some actually do listen)
Vanzant wouldn't even answer questions during the campaign. Why would anyone believe her when she has proven to be a habitual liar, she also said she wasn't gonna run the last time. dictators never let go of their power.
Oh yeah, this is Janet's last term. We must all clear a path for Eddie Bass, heir apparent. Eddie Bass is one of those career politicians that doesn't know what to do unless his sucking at the teat of government. Hasn't this man made enough off of the taxpaying citizens of this county?
Who made the decision to merge hospital funds into general funds...? I don't think that the original resolution will allow this to happen so easily! Did the commissioners vote this in? I have not heard of this being brought before the commission! Giles County is truly in a mess!!! Bring back Corky, Mark Dunavant, JD Woodard, Sam Collins, Judy Roberts and some of the people that held this county together!!! And to think that citizens use to give them h---!
The stat made the county merge the funds a few years ago.
The State cannot MAKE a county do anything with their own investments. They can provide an opinion to put the investment in a State pool and that's apparently what was done without the knowledge of many commissioners.
11:43
Looks like you are getting an early start trying to destroy Eddie Bass? Well guess what? He is popular and will be hard to beat, especially since CAVE will be sponsoring his opponent.
12: 19
You really don't know what you are talking about. The STATE auditors advised the county to do this a few years ago.
The state did not require or make the county put the hospital money into the general funds they only said that was one option of several.
Yes the commissioners voted on this and they were warned by me among others that by putting it into the general funds that was the end of it.
One of the very commissioners who was so adamant that the hospital funds would remain untouchable at the time is the same one who so quickly adopted the new use it quick until there isn't anymore policy.
How much will be saved by paying off these bonds? How many cents on the dollar.
11:43 No doubt Eddie Bass is as popular as Bill Clinton is in this county, despite some of the same character issues they share. And you're right, he may win. Afterall, Clinton and the Democrats have done a great job teaching us that character doesn't matter. Ultimately, we get what we deserve when a deaf, dumb and blind electorate vote.
Can't believe that the county spent their golden (hospital)egg...STUPID! And are still broke!!! Which commissioner came up with that idea or was it a county exec? Property Tax and Wheel Tax here we come!!! Believe it or not...county is like any other business..if you don't have assets and all liabilities...you have to find a way to fund! Pitiful management...SHAME ON COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND COMMISSION! Giles Citizens and Students will suffer a long time for this Ignorance!! And by the way...the state can't make a decision on money invested at the county level...PUT THE BLAME WHERE IT GOES!
Are you really surprised....where do you think million dollars that went to highway department came from...hospital money!! Roads all paved with "asphalt?"!! Waste...already crumbling!
Well a majority of voting citizens elected to do away with the proposed Home Rule Charter thereby doing away with open government, accountability and responsibility. You guys voted NO .... so live with hat is happening. The County Executive and the current County Commission can do whaever they want and are not required to have the average citizen input.
You voted NO CHARTER .... live with what you now have.
We voted NO to the charter and have no regrets. We will do it again if we have to.
The County Executive and the current County Commission can continue to do whaever they want and are not required to have the average citizen input.
Citizen input said NO to the charter and has repeatedly said YES to those they have elected to represent them. Why can't you just accept that? It's not their fault that they don't want certain people in office.
They maybe aren't required, but guess what---they will continue to HEAR from us, like it or not.
So the county-wide block party money is still there? PARTY ON !!!!
2:51
The voters didn't "do away" with anything. You first have to have something before you can do away with it. The proposed Charter was not adopted. Do you understand the difference? The status qou was voted to be maintained, the opportunity to do things differently was rejected.
2:28
The roads are not being "paved", they are being "chipped" there's a very significaqnt difference between the 2 processes, both in costs and durability. But even broken up, chipped, back roads are better than choking on silica laden chert dust which leads to silicosis.
The money for the Highway Department comes from $0.37 of the property tax (I believe that was the amount I was told), and state and federal funds.
"CHARTER" OR "NO CHARTER"...at this point and with all of the problems Giles Co. faces with money deficients and lawsuits..don't you think yall should find a new argument! Like solutions!!! You best be figuring out how your personal income is going to be adjusted to take care of the mess that we face!! STOP arguing..it is a done deal! Put this where it is most important...how are we going to fix this so our children aren't paying this...Giles County is going to become a ghost county...no reason for people to live here with the high taxes that we are facing! What a mess!
Next election vote FOR a $76 wheel tax, that'll round your license plate renewal to an even $100 per vehicle making it easier to calculate ...
Who in the heck is "CAVE", I just got to meet some of these folks?
why are they buying ambulances and fire trucks?
4:08
Oh rest assured everybody around town knows they will continue to hear from you people.
Around town, around town, I believe tax paying citizens also live out in the country, they talk and hear too.
When will we hear about the missing money that isn't missing. Is it not time it has been found where spent?
Charles Greene for County Executive in 2014. All money problems solved in 2 years.
9:323 How will he solve them?
They are in a big mess now.
Charles Greene - who is Charles Greene?
Will CAVE be sponsoring Charles Greene? If so, I'm not at all surprised. Good match for them.
6:40 cg. Why couldn't you tell 11:21 who Charles Green is instead of making snide remarks.
I don't know who Charles Green is, have heard the name. Has he been a commissioner before or is he a school board member?
Charles Green is a Giles County citizen and former Commissioner who, with the assistance of some level headed Commissioners planed for and created a General Fund reserve balance of over $6.5 million in 2004. He decided not to run again as Commissioner in the 2004 race. I believe he is from the 6th District.
He is very well versed in regards to the budget process Giles County uses. Though I and he never agreed on many issues, I have the highest respect for his integrety and ability to cut through the financial bull sh-t.
He operates a local concrete contracting company. If he can be gotten to run for County Executive, He would have my support and vote over Vanzant and/or Bass.
8:06
I hope you will encourage him to run then. Eddie should beat him despite the dirt and mudslinging he will have to endure.
The CAVE people are supporting Eddie Bass, that might make you all think twice about casting your vote. What could CAVE and Eddie be up to?
10:46 You don't want others to sling mud, but it's ok for you to.
What do you have against Eddie Bass?
I haven't heard anybody say they were supporting Eddie or Eddie say he was running for anything.
10:46
If CAVE is going to push Eddie, then I will campaign and vote against him aswill a vast number of Giles Countians. You can take that to the bank. I just can't see Eddie Bass being aligned with a group of troublemakers.
Bank is open and ready for your deposit (your vote).
I voted for the Charter and will vote for Eddie. He and I have spoken, and Eddie has every intention of becoming the Giles County Executive.
A candidate can't help it, if someone you dislike, cg, is going to vote for him and voices it. They would love to have as many votes as they can get and to tell someone not to let it be known you are going to vote for me because it might hurt me getting elected. Say that to me and I will tell everybody I see what you said.
You better vote for Obama then. Isn't WAB against Obama.
I don't much like Bass, I prefer Crappie.
If Barrett and CAVE are against Eddie, he should win if he decides to run.
Barrett and CAVE are for Eddie and will vote for him.
What a wonder, it's easier to talk about two people who haven't even declared they are running for county executive and who may or may not be supporting them than to talk about the county being broke, commissioners voting to spend the hospital funds and a county executive that lies and hasn't had a clue about anything other than how to enrich herself, family and friends.
charle
Have another refreshing glass of hatred and jealousy kool-aid and relax.
how is Charlies post hatred and jealousy? He was just stating the obvious. Why do you hate and resent those who question the actions of those who are responsible for the fleecing of the hospital fund and tax payer money as well as other things 10:27? I guess you were just born to enable those who do wrong.
Attacks such as the one leveled at Mrs. Vanzant and the commissioners is all about hatred and jealousy.
So 12:45
You prefer to have your tax dollars spent without any input from the public? You prefer to have a County Executive say one thing and do another?
You prefer to Have a County Executove who will not share financial audit findings with the public?
You prefer to have the Commission decide to spend $11 million from the restricted Hospital Fund without public input or comment?
How is that hatred and jealousy?????
Go Janet GO!!! and spend all the Hospital funds befoe the August 2014 election.
Or, are you a County Employee and are supporting Janet Vanzant and the Commissioner just to hold onto your County job while you are posting on this blog?
2:13
You people will stop at nothing to hurt people. That's my problem with you. It's shameful.
When people you are paying to do a job don't do that job they are stealing. When people whose job it is to represent the county can't be trusted and are a joke among other officials it hurts the whole county.
When employees are involved in political activities during their work hours they are breaking the law.
When county employees are being paid by the taxpayers for one job while also being paid with taxpayer money for another job at the same time they are thieves.
The people who are hurt the most are the taxpayers not the few crooks that feed at the public trough.
4:28
Care to name those you feel are guilty of these things? While you are at it, please be brave and sign your own name to your post. Don't those accused have every right to confront their accuser?
Paint the Courthouse Greene!!!!
Go Charles!!!
5:49
Everyone at the courthouse who is not working 40 hours but getting paid for 40.
People like Terry Harwell who is double dipping by getting paid his county salary and then being paid to attend commission committee meetings when he should be working.
People like Terry Harwell who attacked a citizen then called him obnoxious sexual names then dared him to do something about it because he was a "county commissioner"
People like Vanzant who can't tell the truth if it sat on her nose and are laughed at by other county executives for her lack of leadership and planning.
People who used government equipment and worked on county time for political activities.
Every commissioner and the county executive who voted to spend the hospital money and still don't have a plan for future spending.
8:36
You forgot to take shots at Tommy Campbell and Vickie Coleman. Was that just an oversight?
Tommy Campbell and Vickie Coleman are very capable of proving what they are without assistance from any one else.
6:35
So sad.
Ditto to your remark 7:59!
Anyone want to bet who get's the Finance Director's job tomorrow? Her initials are E.A.M. and T.C. will be the first to vote for her. Rekon they'll even look at the other qualified applicants? Bet not. It's already been decided. Wait and see, the others will not have a chance.
9:12
Even if Ms. Moore didn't get the job, I would be willing to bet that you people would make something sinister out of that as well. There's no winning with you people, is there?
I still think you ought to move somewhere else if you are so unhappy here. Trust me; we will get along fine without you. I know you can't stand to hear that, but we can manage.
From the listing of applicants, Ms. Moore seems to be the most qualified and by that I mean Acctg degree and experience in the office. I believe she has the right to change her mind and apply for a job if she wants too. Go Beth.
More qualified than a person who was Financial Manager of the year while saving Lawrence county big bucks?
Moore isn't even a CPA one of the requirements for the job, but of course she is in the "best fit" bunch.
Would someone please post the ones applied for the job? I don't get the paper.
I think Beth would do a great job. I went to high school and college with her. She is a really smart and professional person. I would imagine she didn't want the job at first due to all the turds in this town that like to sling mud. Once the charter failed she may feel more comfortable knowing that she can ignore the idiots.
You troblemakers seem to forget the last Director proposed cuts that were kept. That wasn't her fault. You can spin things anyway you want but it doen't make it true. I would think Barrett and the whole bunch of you would start to get the message that you aren't respected, trusted or needed around here.
5:33
I agree with you wholeheartedly, but these unhappy people will call her a liar for changing her mind. They can't seem to tolerate anyone who thinks for himself and has no need for someone else to tell him what to do or who to despise.
I wish Ms. Moore good luck and may God bless.
7:47
Isn't it you that hate people who think for themselves and do not idly sit by while the incompetents fleece our community? If you don't like the attitude of certain citizens then you can go ahead and get the hell out of this county. We will be much better without lying troublemakers like you.
8:46
You really should go take a look in your own mirror.
Will Eddie Bass and Ms. Moore be at the county-wide block party?
Will Eddie Bass be crucified just in case he decides to run for County executive? Gotta go ahead and get a jump start on trying to destroy him? It won't work.
Beth is really smart but she is not a good manager. She is the reason that the last few people quit up there. She and Loretta did not speak unless they had to. That is how she deals with things she says I don't have to talk to you. That is pretty childish.
That isn't true 7:47. Stop with the gossip and lies. I work around her and she isn't the problem.
Then who is the problem??????
Janet?????????
Tommy Campbell????????
Terry???????????
FILL UP THE PIG TROUGH, THE CALL THE SPENDING HOGS....SOUIEEEEE.
8:29
According to the regulars on this blog, the problem is ALL 7th District commissioners and Mrs. Vanzant.
You just have to lie to be happy don't you 9:40. Seek help.
10:15
You know it's true.
Exactly 11:25. The 10:15 comment is true.
I just listened to a gospel hymn on you tube. It is called The Greatest Commands. Check it out and let's stop all this hatred and jealousy. Isn't that what God would have us to do? Stop listening to the voices of hate and rsentment.
8:42
It starts by example and not by empty words. If any one needs to stop all the hate, jealousy and judgement of others it is you enabler. I have an idea for you. Quit being a hypocrite.
10:03
I have an idea as to how you alone can do something for the betterment of Giles County. One person can make a difference.
Stop listening to the voice of hatred, jealousy, and envy. Take up a hammer and help build rather than a crowbar to constantly tear down and destroy. Ok?
7:29
I'm sorry I just do not embrace wrong doing like you do 7:29. I think our public officials have done enough tearing down of the community and you have done enough to enabling of their actions.
The only thing I would do with your crowbar is pry the ones who have fleeced this county out of their positions and then throw them in the trash. You right along with them.
You would be much better advised to stop being led around by the crooks fleecing our community. Why do you love them so much and hate the citizens in this community who exercise their Constitutional responsibility to question the actions of our government? Maybe you are the ring leader?
9:48
Well, as I said, pick up a hammer and help us build Giles County rather than a crowbar to tear it down.
I do not embrace your idea of trying to pry people out of elected positions that the people wanted them to have in the first place. Wasn't that the heart and soul of the so-called charter? Didn't work, did it?
I don't hate the citizens of Giles County. That's a lie. I love our community and want what's best for it. Sorry, but I don't embrace what appears to be your idea that the county should be run by those who think like you do. The people have a voice in our government, and they exercised it loud and clear when the charter was defeated. Good!
11:50 Who are you talking to? You are so full of crab but that is a given when you assume because you make an ass out of yourself so good job on that.
Although there were things in the charter I liked I did not vote for it and was not a supporter of the charter the way it read. I do see a lot of wrongful behavior in our government and from those who choose to continue to tear down this community by enabling that wrongful behavior, such as yourself.
My opinion is we have every right to voice our displeasure with their behavior, bring it into the open and allow the citizens to make the judgement for themselves. Instead of enabling wrongful behavior why don't you do something to better this community. Like leave and never come back. Ok.
cg why don't you pick up your hammer and try to help Obama and Haslam instead of using your crowbar rearing it down?
Glad I learned some new words from you. lol
12:11
I was talking to 9:48.
I too share your opinion that everyone has the right to voice displeasure with elected officials and ALSO to exercise their voice by voting for candidates of their choice. I believe that is what the people of Giles County have been doing for close to two centuries. The problem seems to come in when the citizens elect people you guys don't approve of. It's ok to disapprove of elected officials and to voice those opinions and campaign/vote against them. But to call them names and try to destroy them as some do just because they oppose them is not right.
Oh, I'm here for the long haul. Sorry about that. Why don't you leave? If you are one of the troublemakers, we would appreciate your fast departure...one way, of course.
12:40 You are something else. Has anyone's post ever pleased you?
I have voted for people I thought that would do a good job only to find out they couldn't do it. I will continue to question what they do and I'm not moving, if you don't like my being here or anyone else living in Giles county you can move... ONE WAY!!
Don't you dislike the way the president and governor is doing things?
255
You might as well leave...one way. I'm not going anywhere. And my opinions of the president and governor are none of your concern.
I can see 3:20 is one of the real trouble makers or one that just enables real trouble making. But the good news is Giles County will be a much better place to live with less people like it living here. So congratulations 3:20 on your decided departure from our fair county. Good riddance to you and have a nice life wherever you move to. I hope they do not condemn and treat you as an outsider and troublemaker as you have others. When you are gone please do not come back to visit.
4:01
Can you not read? I'm not going anywhere, but I would be more than happy to drop by and help you and a few others pack. I would also contribute money toward a one way ticket for you guys.
4:01 you didn't really fall for the ole liar sorry the mind changer did you? The enabler can't go no where can you imagine how dangerous it would be trying to leave Giles County while your head is up Janet's big butt?
You take care now 4:25 we wish you well in your voyage to a new home in a different county or state, hopefully country. We appreciate your doing the right thing and moving some where else and enabling their corruption. This is a beautiful day, the enabler is leaving and packing it's bags as we speak. Hooray!! Don't worry about visiting we will not miss you.
Is telling people to move a Christian thing to do?
My opinion is it puts you in a lower class than the one you dislike.
cg has always told people to move.
Guess she wants to be the only one living in Giles County.
Allen, you need to do away with the "anonymous" tag on this blog, so some of the cowards who spew at you and everyone else can back their words up. I don't always agree with you,but you go to almost every meeting and post information that WKSR or the county paper doesn't. I enjoy this blog, and would ,more, if cowardly people would quit posting with no name. Their comments hold no merit, for they could be coming from anybody, and some are just trying to disagree with whatever you say. They will not stay on topic, and always try to "down" you, and change the topic to whatever they want. The whole blog would hold more merit with the "anonymous" tag removed. That's all I have to say, right now.
the one that keeps telling outsiders to move is just at a loss for words when actually debating facts~ so when ever they get in over their head the just stop and tell someone to move--much like a child throwing a tatrum that isn't getting their way~
Tuff
Apparently you see no problem with troublemaking. I do.
Are you by any chance a member of CAVE? Just asking.
8:25 No doubt are a member of the vanzant enablers
It's just a shame. I just never figured Tuff to be alighned with people like that.
10:33 Just told the truth, seems it upset the enabler.
8:36
10:33's comment that "their comments hold no merit" is simply not true. Translation: Their comments offer an opposing view. There's the rub. It's also not true that we who offer those views are not cowards. There are valid reasons why some of us must post anonymously. It's also not true that we who oppose the troublemaking in this county are set on "downing" Barrett. Many people think he is a bad man who brings reproach upon himself by his behavior.
I just wanted to set the record straight for you.
I meant to say that it is also not true that we who post anonymously are cowards. Thank you.
I fully agree that those who post anonymously are "mostly" not cowards. They have a number of legitimate reasons for posting anonymously.
Then there is another subgroup made of the most measly of cowards. They are the ones who make personal attacks, spread gossip, make up lies, even attack family members of those they so viciously malign, then hide under the anonymous label, they are clearly cowards of the most lowest degree. I can not understand how anyone could possibly deny the cowardice of such behavior. The cg and enabler, one in the same, are prime examples of this type of utterly despicable cowardice.
And Barrett's hypocrisy is (my opinion)among the most despicable and lowest degree.
8:53 Could it be cg don't want anything said against Mrs. Vanzant and a few commissioners?
Free speech should mean saying anything that is true about anyone.
The saying "move or hop a bus" is a very unbecoming way to act and isn't saying anything about the issues.
1:21, if you'll notice, that's cg's go-to reply when he doesn't have any other childish remark to make.
8:53 when you say trouble makers you are meaning the ones that abuse their power, dip into funds against the wishes of commissioners, attack citizens on the street, use hate speech, do not allow grievances to be heard from citizens, donate our tax dollars as their own, chase businesses away even though they are paid to bring business into the area, market an anti-charter campaign using tax dollars and government resources, lie to the citizens to get on a ballot, etc.?
Oh, I reread your post and you choose to enable that behavior and attack Barrett for posting it on this blog when the local mainstream media should be investigating. I see now you are a chief troublemaker if not the chief.
Well, ole cg the enabler has lied again he made the statement that when he saw me in public he was going to beat my butt, actually he didn't say butt, so when I saw him at the city work session I was surprised, not really since he hasn't told the truth about anything else, that I got out of there with my butt intact.
Oh well, guess he considered that since I only have one arm still working properly he'd play it safe and wait until the other arm is injured.
wab
I'm the one you told the lie on that I enable wrong. That's right; you lied. The astonishing thing is that you continue to tell that lie. It just makes you look bad. And the reference to my being a Christian and a gentleman grew out of having to defend myself from your low-classed lie.
If you are trying to say that I threatened to beat your butt, that is another lie. Why can't you just be truthful about things?
I about cracked a rib laughing at your saying I might play it safe until your other arm is injured. They couldn't melt you down and pour you on me pal. You don't intimidate me one bit.
Stop telling lies. Ok?
wab
I forgot to ask. Do you still call yourself a Christian?
Let's see now; Barrett signed his post, 7:00/7:02 didn't. Seems like cg is intimidated to me.
I would say Allen is much more commited to his posts than you are.
Own what you say on here, don't just snipe from the closet.
Ray Lanier
Christians don't tell people to hop a bus one way or move.
I would say that a Christian has every right to suggest that someone hop a bus if that person is unhappy here. It's called sound advice. Nobody should have to live in a place where he is unhappy.
AGAIN ..... Good old CG is harping on the fact that Barrett told a lie in calling CG an enabler.
BUT .... CG has refused to admit that he too is a lier (by his own words in admitting that he has told lies); and, he continues to tell them.
Good old CG the same broken record. For your information, CG, by continuing to repeat and repeat, and repeat that you accuse Barrett has told a lie about (and not "on") you does enable troublemaking in the County. So by your own actions YOU ARE A TROUBLE MAKER AND THEREFORE AN ENABLER OF WRONG DOING!
Now I know that you will whine, complain and spout off that you are no such person. But when looking at and reading you past postings; you , by your actions and postings, prove my point.
Poor, poor, poor pittiful CG ...everyone is against him and he is so sad.
Barrett chose to retell his lie. Why shouldn't someone point that out to the readers? It's pathetic, but he just can't seem to let it go. Even more pathetic is the fact that you defend him when he tells that lie.
CG has been called a liar and enabler by many on this blog including Barrett and myself and they have given examples of that lying and enabling.
Many requests have been made of cg to give some proof that he is not a liar and enabler and so far the only thing he has been able to say is "I'm a Christian Gentleman" which prove nothing not even that he is a Christian or a gentleman.
Instead of providing proof others are lying about him he just whines and tries to change the subject and say people are critical of him for being a Christian which is untrue, they only laugh at him form trying to hide under the term Christian.
He was an enabler yesterday, he is an enabler today and in all probability will be an enabler tomorrow. The lies won't change because he's too invested in the lies, sort of like telling kids Santa Claus brings presents at Christmas.
Enabler is a lie Barrett concocted out of what I believe to be spite and anger because I don't see things as he does. I thought being a Christian and a gentleman as well would prove that I do not go along with wrongdoings, and that I am a male and not a female. That apparently wasn't good enough, and I was JUDGED falsely. You defend that falsehood.
Here's a bit more proof. I hate the concept of Giles County becoming a retirement community. I strongly disapprove of Dan Speer and of course Tee Jackson. I would not defend either of the two and am glad Mr. Jackson is leaving. I also happen to think Dan Speer needs to go along with a few troublesome commissioners who tend to vote against sound policy that could help our county move forward. WHAT ABOUT THAT?
I don't find that to be proof, but I do agree with the latter part of your post. Well done.
Ray Lanier
Don't read any sarcasm into this. I am honestly proud of you for posting the above comment.
hey, cg what about this, you defended Tee Jackson as one of the finest men you ever knew in a post. Who are the commissioners you no longer defend because you recently defended all of em as a great group of people who are trying to do what's best for the county. Care to comment on those.
The commissioners ARE (as a whole)trying to do what they think is best for Giles County. However, there are some of them whom I feel should be voted out next time they come up for election. Who I think they are is really none of your business.
As for Tee Jackson, there was a time when I had great respect for him. But when Mrs. Garner went down, I lost that. Ok? I believe that has already been explained to you previously, but I'm sure you have just forgotten.
No, the Commissioners are doing what Janet wants done, good luck voting them out!!! Find 3 people in your district that will run. The ones who are there,are there for good, unless they die in office or choose not to run. How do you think they stay so long in those positions??? Nobody good will run against them, the smart and honorable people can't win, the good ole boys make sure the same ones run every year. Keep the stupid and easily manipulated close and the idiots even closer.
They meet in advance to decide who runs to make sure the current system stays in place.
The Charter would have given everyone a new choice with the
8 year term limits, but you all decided that you like being led around by the good ole boys and be told what to do and what to think. 8 years is long enough for anyone to serve....unless bribes and career politics come into play.
Avoid the rush now, just go give them your property, your money, jewels and your children's future.
Hope you like the same old, same old.
The voters made a choice and said NO to your charter. Accept it and let's move on.
Sorry 3:26 They already appraised our property out of reach, took our money, squeezing our jewels and mortgaged our kids futures. But it will be alright because they have our best interest at heart we're just not smart enough to realize what's best for us.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 2:48:00 PM
Could the ones you think need to be voted out be the ones that want go along with Mrs. Vanzant?
Just wondering?
9:31
Nope. Nice try though.
Who is it that don't always vote the way Mrs. Vanzant wants them to?
Pope, Howell and Pollard.
Pope does.
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