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Tom Campbell wrote an excellent article concerning why he predicts a low turnout in the upcoming Primary Election, May 6. He seems to think the economy and jobs is what might rouse people to the polls.
Tom Campbell wrote an excellent article concerning why he predicts a low turnout in the upcoming Primary Election, May 6. He seems to think the economy and jobs is what might rouse people to the polls.
 
No one has yet offered any kind of cash flow spreadsheet for the public to use in assessing the proposed jail to be built in Chocowinity.
No one has yet offered any kind of cash flow spreadsheet for the public to use in assessing the proposed jail to be built in Chocowinity.
 
On May 6, 2014, voters will go to the polls to select the Republican nominee for the general election in November. As in all political races, it is important the voter makes an informed decision. To that end, I would like to present some information to help clarify a few key issues.
On May 6, 2014, voters will go to the polls to select the Republican nominee for the general election in November. As in all political races, it is important the voter makes an informed decision. To that end, I would like to present some information to help clarify a few key issues.
 
Listening to the dueling ads on the airwaves, voters may wonder why some ads cite a rating claiming Walter Jones is a liberal Republican and others cite ratings that he is one of the most conservative. The difference comes from who is doing the rating.
Listening to the dueling ads on the airwaves, voters may wonder why some ads cite a rating claiming Walter Jones is a liberal Republican and others cite ratings that he is one of the most conservative. The difference comes from who is doing the rating.
 
There have been some extremely interesting recent developments regarding writing local wind energy laws — so I decided to write up a brief layperson's summary document about what's going on.
There have been some extremely interesting recent developments regarding writing local wind energy laws — so I decided to write up a brief layperson's summary document about what's going on.
 
A criticism of Sheriff Alan Jordan's failure to meet his responsibilities concerning the Beaufort County Jail.
A criticism of Sheriff Alan Jordan's failure to meet his responsibilities concerning the Beaufort County Jail.
 
I was messaged on my chat by Vivan Louis who has a Facebook page. She said she was informing me of my winning the Lottery for $5,0000. Even sent me a certificate with Mark Zukerberg's picture on it to that effect with my name = slick.
I was messaged on my chat by Vivan Louis who has a Facebook page. She said she was informing me of my winning the Lottery for $5,0000. Even sent me a certificate with Mark Zukerberg's picture on it to that effect with my name = slick.
 
The political propaganda that surrounds the new jail has not helped to inform either the public or the county commissioners.
The political propaganda that surrounds the new jail has not helped to inform either the public or the county commissioners.
 
Many of you read my article on the issue of property taxes being inflated by 30% BECAUSE no homes are selling at better than 70% of appraised value.
Many of you read my article on the issue of property taxes being inflated by 30% BECAUSE no homes are selling at better than 70% of appraised value.
 
I spoke at the March 10, 2014 County Commissioner's to present what I learned by talking to staff in a number of jails in eastern North Carolina. The message I delivered to the Commissioners, based on my research, is that there is in fact an excess of jail beds in counties near Beaufort County.
I spoke at the March 10, 2014 County Commissioner's to present what I learned by talking to staff in a number of jails in eastern North Carolina. The message I delivered to the Commissioners, based on my research, is that there is in fact an excess of jail beds in counties near Beaufort County.
 
Donald Dixon appeared before the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners recently to promote himself as a candidate for Sheriff for the third time.
Donald Dixon appeared before the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners recently to promote himself as a candidate for Sheriff for the third time.
 
I recently saw a "flyer" supporting someone seeking to be a County Commissioner. He is not new to Beaufort County (claims to be having been born and raised here) but he is clearly new to politics in general and Beaufort County politics in particular.
I recently saw a "flyer" supporting someone seeking to be a County Commissioner. He is not new to Beaufort County (claims to be having been born and raised here) but he is clearly new to politics in general and Beaufort County politics in particular.
 
Back in the 1992 presidential race most can remember when Ross Perot said "that giant sucking sound" referring to American jobs that would leave the US if NAFTA was passed.
Back in the 1992 presidential race most can remember when Ross Perot said "that giant sucking sound" referring to American jobs that would leave the US if NAFTA was passed.
 
A number of years ago, our Legislature had a new idea: Let's follow many other states and keep NC Education strong by putting in a Lottery to raise money.
A number of years ago, our Legislature had a new idea: Let's follow many other states and keep NC Education strong by putting in a Lottery to raise money.
 
I enjoyed listening to Ronald Reagan as much as I did Bill Clinton and Barrack Obama --- all excellent orators and clear points on issues.
I enjoyed listening to Ronald Reagan as much as I did Bill Clinton and Barrack Obama --- all excellent orators and clear points on issues.
 
Any watching my Facebook timeline have observed the political banter going on. My friends come from both sides of the political tracks.
Any watching my Facebook timeline have observed the political banter going on. My friends come from both sides of the political tracks.
 
When the Mill Pond project was first publicly announced in October, our number one objective was to see that the two affected communities had laws providing adequate protections to citizens, local businesses, the military, and the environment.
When the Mill Pond project was first publicly announced in October, our number one objective was to see that the two affected communities had laws providing adequate protections to citizens, local businesses, the military, and the environment.
 
We live "by the River" at Bayview. Our little "fisherman's cottage" was built in the late 40's and early 50's. The first lot was bought under the shade of the oak tree at auction.
We live "by the River" at Bayview. Our little "fisherman's cottage" was built in the late 40's and early 50's. The first lot was bought under the shade of the oak tree at auction.
 
It was a great meeting with a great discovery = we get to direct our own show here. The DOT has changed it's whole approach. No longer are they wanting to cram things down our throats.
It was a great meeting with a great discovery = we get to direct our own show here. The DOT has changed it's whole approach. No longer are they wanting to cram things down our throats.
 
Several people have asked me where things stand regarding the wind energy matter in Carteret County and Newport, and what do we do next.
Several people have asked me where things stand regarding the wind energy matter in Carteret County and Newport, and what do we do next.
 
It became official today that Torch Energy threw in the towel regarding the proposed Mill Pond wind project!
It became official today that Torch Energy threw in the towel regarding the proposed Mill Pond wind project!
 
Our County Commissioners have decided to move forward with spending millions of taxpayers’ dollars without a referendum on the issue. The reason they give is that ‘the voters won’t vote to approve a jail”.
Our County Commissioners have decided to move forward with spending millions of taxpayers’ dollars without a referendum on the issue. The reason they give is that ‘the voters won’t vote to approve a jail”.
 
Some were concerned about how many people would show up on a poor weather night, in the holiday season, with the flu being prevalent. The answer: the Civic Center was jam packed.
Some were concerned about how many people would show up on a poor weather night, in the holiday season, with the flu being prevalent. The answer: the Civic Center was jam packed.
 
"Professor" Gloria J. Brown-Marshall wrote a Christmas Day essay blaming "southern White radicals" for the disastrous, slow-motion train wreck failure that has been the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act.
"Professor" Gloria J. Brown-Marshall wrote a Christmas Day essay blaming "southern White radicals" for the disastrous, slow-motion train wreck failure that has been the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act.
 
I hope that you and your family are enjoying the holiday season, and will have a healthy, prosperous New Year.
I hope that you and your family are enjoying the holiday season, and will have a healthy, prosperous New Year.
 
As you know, this is an issue of not only statewide importance, but it is particularly significant to NC coastal taxpayers, ratepayers, businesses, environment, and the military.
As you know, this is an issue of not only statewide importance, but it is particularly significant to NC coastal taxpayers, ratepayers, businesses, environment, and the military.
 
The Carteret County Commissioners meeting today regarding the Mill Pond project, was an eclectic affair. This is the best of my recollection as to a summary of what transpired.
The Carteret County Commissioners meeting today regarding the Mill Pond project, was an eclectic affair. This is the best of my recollection as to a summary of what transpired.
 
I have just been notified that the Carteret County Commissioners will have a special meeting this week, about making improvements to their Tall Structure Ordinance.
I have just been notified that the Carteret County Commissioners will have a special meeting this week, about making improvements to their Tall Structure Ordinance.
 
Sorry to have to send out another Mill Pond update already, but there is a major development that you should be aware of.
Sorry to have to send out another Mill Pond update already, but there is a major development that you should be aware of.
 
Yesterday the second Mill Pond educational forum was held (at the Hilton DoubleTree hotel, Atlantic Beach).
Yesterday the second Mill Pond educational forum was held (at the Hilton DoubleTree hotel, Atlantic Beach).
 
Despite the inclement weather, last night's wind energy community forum in Newport was standing room only.
Despite the inclement weather, last night's wind energy community forum in Newport was standing room only.
 
As you probably know, the proposed Mill Pond wind project is a highly technical matter that has generated a lot of good questions.
As you probably know, the proposed Mill Pond wind project is a highly technical matter that has generated a lot of good questions.
 
Since there is a LOT going on with the Newport wind project, it was suggested that everything be consolidated onto a webpage.
Since there is a LOT going on with the Newport wind project, it was suggested that everything be consolidated onto a webpage.
 
The latest Energy and Environmental Newsletter is now available online.
 
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