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A vote that may change the face of Peachtree CityTomorow many of us will step into our assigned voting precinct and we will help to decide the future of Peachtree City. Two seats are to be filled and I'd first like to thank those that have served and dedicated their time to this great city. While each of us will come to our decision on whom we wish to vote for, I hope that all have taken the time to research, to listen, to read what these candidates all stand for, and in some cases; who they stand with. I don't take an election lightly, my candidates of choice have won some, and they've lost some, but for each one I voted for, I took a little time to learn about them. For this election, some have convinced me to vote for them, some have done nothing to convince me at all, and others have turned my vote against them. Of the candidates for Post 1, Don Haddix has in my opinion; tried the election mantra of Steve Brown. Write a post a day and hopefully those undecided will simply see a name they recognize and choose him. Don Haddix, while I'm sure he is a good man, simply slams the door on any and all development. In doing that, the future for the residents of Peachtree City simply means either a loss of quality of lifestyle or paying significantly higher taxes. We have a lifestyle here that demands a significant cost to the city. Our choices are selective and controlled growth that brings additional revenue to the city or the existing businesses and residents pay higher taxes. Under Mr. Haddix's plans, we'll be paying higher taxes. With many of the smaller businesses struggling now to make ends meet, I can only see Mr. Haddix as a vote of No from me. Mike Harman, who has offered his time to this community via his time with W.A.S.A. or the Water and Sewer Authority and should be commended for that. If you review his selection by the existing council, I found it suspicious that he seemed to have gotten exactly the same votes from Councilman Stephen Boone and Mayor Logsdon. Not only once, but in both votes. That scares me into a power triangle that may reshape this city into nothing of what it once was. While Mr. Harman may be a good candidate, the possible association with Mr. Boone and Mayor Logsdon worries me. That leaves me with Mr. Thomas O'Toole. While I've not had the pleasure of meeting Mr. O'Toole, I have to believe that much of what he stands for sounds to be in the best interest of ALL Peachtree City residents, and not the select few. So Mr. O'Toole, you'll have my vote tomorrow at the election. For Post 2, we have four candidates. One, Mr. King I cannot support. An old adage in keeping friends is to not discuss religion or politics. Mr. King admits he is friends with Councilman Boone and Mayor Logsdon, and that they play golf together and might run into each other at Y-Knot's. While I don't discount that Mr. King can think for himself, once again, I see again this triangle of power. For the above reasons, I cannot support Mr. King. Mr. Hollums and Mr. Sturbaum have done nothing to convince me to vote for them. Of all the candidates, for Post 1 or for Post 2, Dar Thompson is the only one that has at least put ideas or concepts on the table. Ways of generating revenue for the city without placing an undue burden on the existing taxpayers or businesses. I've seen others run on the "vote for me, I know the Mayor" mentality and that is what scares me of them. Dar Thompson I believe will listen to what the residents want and will think independently of the others. What this city needs isn't another "Yes" man, we need an independent thinker. We need someone that can bring a business sense to local government, yet work diligently to help keep our lifestyle as we are accustomed. So Mr. Thompson, you'll get my vote tomorrow. I realize these are my opinions, many will disagree, I hope many will agree, but at the very least, before you cast your vote, make sure who you're voting for and where they stand and whom with. dkinser's blog | login to post comments
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