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During the February Beaufort County Commissioners meeting the County manager, Brian Alligood, took issue with those of us who think continuation budgets are bad things, maybe even evil.
During the February Beaufort County Commissioners meeting the County manager, Brian Alligood, took issue with those of us who think continuation budgets are bad things, maybe even evil.
 
Please do not forget the Republican Convention is Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the court house.
Please do not forget the Republican Convention is Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the court house.
 
Those who want to build a new Beaufort County jail are back. They are the same kind of scheme that cost Beaufort County taxpayers over 40 million dollars in new schools about ten years ago.
Those who want to build a new Beaufort County jail are back. They are the same kind of scheme that cost Beaufort County taxpayers over 40 million dollars in new schools about ten years ago.
 
Michael Speciale, candidate for the Third District, the seat last held by Walter Jones, will be our speaker.
Michael Speciale, candidate for the Third District, the seat last held by Walter Jones, will be our speaker.
 
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the US Constitution. I focused on the content of the Constitution.
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the US Constitution. I focused on the content of the Constitution.
 
Most people are born and die without knowing one big political secret. That secret is that our American form of government provides all of us with an opportunity to influence government in addition to just voting.
Most people are born and die without knowing one big political secret. That secret is that our American form of government provides all of us with an opportunity to influence government in addition to just voting.
 
Many people in Beaufort County have been upset for 25 years (it has been that long) about only having one vote during each two year election cycle for commissioner.
Many people in Beaufort County have been upset for 25 years (it has been that long) about only having one vote during each two year election cycle for commissioner.
 
In a recent article titled "With friends like these, we don"t need enemies", I explained how the Democrats have managed to keep control of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners when they have only two votes.
In a recent article titled "With friends like these, we don"t need enemies", I explained how the Democrats have managed to keep control of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners when they have only two votes.
 
It is no secret among the truly conservative county commissioners and conservative Republicans that Democrats have held leadership positions on the Board of County Commissioners for the past 12 years.
It is no secret among the truly conservative county commissioners and conservative Republicans that Democrats have held leadership positions on the Board of County Commissioners for the past 12 years.
 
The fiscal year that ended on June 30. 2018 audit was presented. Like all other government audits it reported a glowing success for the commissioners and staff.
The fiscal year that ended on June 30. 2018 audit was presented. Like all other government audits it reported a glowing success for the commissioners and staff.
 
It happened at the Commissioners meeting on October 1, and again at a special called meeting on October 22 2018.
It happened at the Commissioners meeting on October 1, and again at a special called meeting on October 22 2018.
 
I never cease to be amazed that there are people who don't get "the word" about what is going on in local politics.
I never cease to be amazed that there are people who don't get "the word" about what is going on in local politics.
 
If we re-elect Frankie Waters as county commissioner, we can expect four more years like we have gotten the last four years. How do we know that? He has warned us of just that.
If we re-elect Frankie Waters as county commissioner, we can expect four more years like we have gotten the last four years. How do we know that? He has warned us of just that.
 
Why would any politician make irresponsible decisions at critical times during elections.
Why would any politician make irresponsible decisions at critical times during elections.
 
On July 26, 2018 a gospel singing group Called Big Daddy Weave came to town. They performed at Washington High School from 7:00 until 10:00 PM.
On July 26, 2018 a gospel singing group Called Big Daddy Weave came to town. They performed at Washington High School from 7:00 until 10:00 PM.
 
Fake Frankie Waters, also known as King Frankie and Zip Code Waters was the guest speaker at the September 27 Beaufort County Republican Club meeting which was held at La Bella's Italian Restaurant.
Fake Frankie Waters, also known as King Frankie and Zip Code Waters was the guest speaker at the September 27 Beaufort County Republican Club meeting which was held at La Bella's Italian Restaurant.
 
Beaufort County Commissioners by a vote of 5 to 2 requested Sheriff Ernie Coleman present a policy providing for a notice to be given by his department to the person(s) designated by the inmate should the inmate be admitted to the hospital.
Beaufort County Commissioners by a vote of 5 to 2 requested Sheriff Ernie Coleman present a policy providing for a notice to be given by his department to the person(s) designated by the inmate should the inmate be admitted to the hospital.
 
Once upon a time there was a former banker who decided he would run for a public office.
Once upon a time there was a former banker who decided he would run for a public office.
 
Feel free to forward this email to your conservative friends.
 
Next meeting Thursday, September 20 at the Dragon Garden Buffet at 1424 Carolina Avenue same as the Old Golden Corral at Wall Mart.
Next meeting Thursday, September 20 at the Dragon Garden Buffet at 1424 Carolina Avenue same as the Old Golden Corral at Wall Mart.
 
Feel free to forward this email to your conservative friends.
Feel free to forward this email to your conservative friends.
 
Within the last 7 or 8 years the Washington Beaufort Chamber of Commerce the Belhaven Chamber of Commerce along with an assortment of Beaufort County's self appointed smart guys and intellectuals were preaching the merits of welcoming a single non profit provider to give medical services.
Within the last 7 or 8 years the Washington Beaufort Chamber of Commerce the Belhaven Chamber of Commerce along with an assortment of Beaufort County's self appointed smart guys and intellectuals were preaching the merits of welcoming a single non profit provider to give medical services.
 
When Frankie Waters ran for election four years ago, he promised not to raise taxes. He ran as a conservative Republican. He told people things were gong to change when he was elected.
When Frankie Waters ran for election four years ago, he promised not to raise taxes. He ran as a conservative Republican. He told people things were gong to change when he was elected.
 
If you think you got a good deal or a fair deal in the revaluation of your property for taxes this year, there is a very good chance you did not.
If you think you got a good deal or a fair deal in the revaluation of your property for taxes this year, there is a very good chance you did not.
 
I have written a couple of articles about the County Manager signing the Social Services memorandum of understanding without the approval the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.
I have written a couple of articles about the County Manager signing the Social Services memorandum of understanding without the approval the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.
 
The answer is "none." In Beaufort County, our Board of Commissioners is going to send the help to do it, with little or no oversight.
The answer is "none." In Beaufort County, our Board of Commissioners is going to send the help to do it, with little or no oversight.
 
During the fast and furious fray at the July Commissioners meeting about charging the $350,000 of surprise billing for a jail inmates medical costs to last year's expenses six commissioners suddenly started accusing me of covering up stealing in the Social Services Department.
During the fast and furious fray at the July Commissioners meeting about charging the $350,000 of surprise billing for a jail inmates medical costs to last year's expenses six commissioners suddenly started accusing me of covering up stealing in the Social Services Department.
 
Psychologists, while studying how rats react to sudden changes in their organized colonies observed a behavioral pattern in" normal" colonies.
Psychologists, while studying how rats react to sudden changes in their organized colonies observed a behavioral pattern in" normal" colonies.
 
If you think you got a good deal or a fair deal in the revaluation of your property for taxes this year, there is a very good chance you did not.
If you think you got a good deal or a fair deal in the revaluation of your property for taxes this year, there is a very good chance you did not.
 
Based on appeals from several property owners the 2018 tax valuation may have over-valued many properties in the county.
Based on appeals from several property owners the 2018 tax valuation may have over-valued many properties in the county.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners has managed recently to eclipse a long list of bad decisions.
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners has managed recently to eclipse a long list of bad decisions.
 
Beaufort County sold a tax foreclosed house and lot at the April meeting for $12,285 dollars.
Beaufort County sold a tax foreclosed house and lot at the April meeting for $12,285 dollars.
 
I confess, as a Beaufort County Commissioner I sometimes wonder what is really going on.
I confess, as a Beaufort County Commissioner I sometimes wonder what is really going on.
 
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