I would just like ask the citizens of Fayette County to remember our Confederate soldiers who died 1861-1865. Organizations like the LaFayette McLaws Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) of Fayetteville, remember and decorate the graves of Southern soldiers every year.

I’d like to be very clear about my opposition to a defined benefit retirement plan, also known as a DB plan, for Fayette County. My position on this issue may not have been completely clear in the last newspaper story about it.

Lake Kedron is full. Lake Peachtree is full. Lake Horton is full.

Since Jan. 1, 2008, we have had almost 25 inches of rain at my home. My yard is like a wet sponge.

Editors and Citizen reporters, I would like for you to find out who the Chicken Little was who sent Fayette County into mass hysteria over a school choice bill (SB 458) that would never have affected Fayette County public schools.

I am running for reelection to the County Commission. The most important reason I am running for reelection is that I believe we deserve to have a proven independent voice on the commission.

For any level of government to succeed, it must have a sense of honesty, a sense of history, a long-range vision for policy and the competence to shed the current consultant/lobbyist dependency. And the elected officials must remember the core functions of government are supposed to be centered on the people and not the special interests or whims of fancy produced by politicians.

Ms. McCutchen, I have studied the stated goals of your foundation and support them; however, your letter to the editor of The Citizen is quite curious, given these goals. I have some comments and questions concerning your points and conclusions.

The Starr’s Mill High School Choir has instilled hope during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. The trip began the morning of April 3, 2008, when the chorus members met at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to start their life-changing journey.

Thank you, Steve Brown, for pointing out this latest act of the Fed as disgraceful, albeit, expected, as kin always take care of their own.

The concern expressed regarding the effort by the General Assembly to come to the aid of Clayton County students (“The soft underbelly of school vouchers exposed,” 03/31/2008) makes some very dubious assumptions and alarms Fayette County residents unnecessarily.

I thoroughly agree with Ellen C. Kirkes letter which was published in the April 2, 2008 edition.

We have been paying for out of county students for years and the Fayette County Board of Education has been turning a blind eye.

The Peachtree City Police Station problem is an issue of much concern, emotion, debate and frustration. Adding the economic realities of the Peachtree City budget shortfalls and pressures on the citizens makes the issues even worse.

The new chief of the Peachtree City Fire Department, Ed Eiswerth, is pushing the construction of two new fire stations and the hiring of additional personnel with the aim of getting a better ISO rating which might — emphasis on “might” — mean lower fire insurance rates for the citizens of PTC.

Five weeks ago, we were asked by Governor Sonny Perdue to serve as special liaisons to the Clayton County Public Schools as they try to take the steps needed to keep the system’s accreditation. Our charge was to “lend a helping hand” to support Clayton County’s teachers, parents and, most importantly, students.

Great column! I am also very, very tired of not seeing our legislators. Our local delegation has a great deal to do with passing local legislation that heavily impacts Fayette County.

Re: SB458: Senator Chance, I hope that things turned out well for the citizens of Fayette County last week concerning SB 458? That this tax increase bill did not make it out of the House Rules Committee?

As the chairman of the Fayette County Republican Party, I wanted to let Representative Matt Ramsey know how much we appreciate the great job he did on behalf of our community during his first legislative session. During the abbreviated campaign, Ramsey promised to fight for Fayette County and stand up for conservative principles. He kept his promises.

I would like to publicly give Senator Ronnie Chance and Tyrone Councilman Eric Dial a huge “thank you” for all their hard work in guiding the passage of the Town of Tyrone Charter through the General Assembly.

I decided to enter the race because I love my community, I have a passion for public service, and I believe that because of my background in law enforcement and security, I can be of service to the residents of Fayette County.

Let the differences begin. Senator John McCain stepped out of the campaign box and said he opposes vigorous governmental bailout action for solving the mortgage and banking crisis. On the other hand, his opponents, Senators Obama and Clinton, want to bring in the federal money truck and douse the crisis with our tax dollars.

In Georgia every single vehicle must be insured at a state mandated minimum liability level. The legislation, SB 276, does absolutely nothing to change the Insurance Commissioner’s authority and obligation to pre-approve rates on the state mandated portion of insurance coverage, as is required under current law.

Scott Bradshaw is a dear friend and valued customer at my insurance agency. To the amusement of many a spectator and idle patron of Mimi’s Diner, Scott and I often disagree quite vocally over coffee. This is one such occasion.

To Rep. Matt Ramsey: Ref: SB 458 — Thanks for the note, but adding the word “may” doesn’t do it for me.

I am not too happy to have anyone else in a position to unilaterally raise my tax burden, including politicians in Fayette County.

As a Fayette County citizen, I would like to express my opposition to SB 458. The citizens of Fayette County want this entire bill struck down and thrown out.

Last week, we all witnessed what the people of Fayette County are capable of when they are inspired to take action. As legislation (SB 458) worked its way through the Georgia General Assembly that entertained the notion of forced acceptance of Clayton County students into Fayette County schools, thousands and thousands of us contacted our elected officials.

I write to you today as a strong believer in parents’ rights when it comes to a child’s education, and as someone who thinks Senate Bill 458 is the dumbest legislation ever to come to the floor.

Sen. Chance: Understand that you may have supported the original Senate Bill 458. Very disappointed in your decision, if that was the case.

I am a registered Fayette County voter. I am totally opposed to this bill as written. In our county, the class size is smaller than the state mandated size on purpose. Children learn better in smaller classes.

Peachtree City is about to lose a wonderful program. The First Presbyterian Kindergarten program may be in its last year despite providing what I believe to be a great alternative to public kindergarten.

As the newest member of the Fayette County Elections and Voter Registration Board, I recently attended a three-day intensive training workshop sponsored by the Voter Registrars Association of Georgia. I returned with a new appreciation for the work of our county registrars. I had no idea just how complex their work is.