...it is because it is violating a county ordinance. They don't have a dog in this fight (except for the commissioner positions), just doing their job.

the sign has been approved by the property owner. Not when it is off the right of way, correct?

"They don't have a dog in this fight" a personal friend perhaps?

The Marshalls don't just go around pulling up signs without reason. Can't tell you how many complaints I've heard from citizens who had their yard sale signs removed, or from businesses saying their multiple "temporary" signs were removed.

Why would you think I'm a personal friend of a Marshall? Can't I just be someone who knows what the job entails, and how our local Marshalls do things? If you have a concern about their actions, why not give them a call? Easy enough. Heck, if it is after office hours, you can still talk to one. They'll come talk to (or call) the property owner personally, if that is what he would like! Then you don't have to wrongly guess as to why the sign was removed.

get a grip. Here is your true intention...

submitted by skyspy on Sun, 01/27/2008 - 8:19pm.
“The average citizen in the county knows the Sheriff's race is really between Hannah and Babb. It will be hard to choose. They both have great reputations.” I believe you even stated somewhere in your comments that you will wait for Sheriff Johnson’s endorsement.

Get off of it Sky. You have your reasons and you really, really need to calm down about Simmons. If indeed you truly believe that Hannah or Babb will win, why don’t you give us un-averaged FC citzens more information about Hannah and Babb's reputation? Why do you always attack Simmons if in your mind he doesn't have a chance? I think most of us are getting it about you.

When I see signs placed illegally it makes my decision very easy at the polls. Thanks to all of the Ballard, Simmons and Williams volunteers for making my decision soooo easy.

I had hoped we could get by this election without all of the sign crap discussions!
I guess not.
There are always a few who feel that only THEY should be able to stick up signs. Temporary signs are illegal anyway, on private property or not, with or without permission.
If you vote for someone about signs only and not about race, then you don't have very high standards!

People who can't obey even the simplest of ordinances have a serious character flaw. It demonstrates a lack of moral values, and weak personal code of ethics. They think they are better than everyone else, and that the laws are only for the "little people".

I don't like politicians with obvious character flaws.

Again - how I wish I could be the one to tell you of the lack of any morality of many of our county's "finest"!!! You have got to be living with your head in the sand! Do you not know that there have been defendants arrested in this county for drug possession that have simply had their charges dropped during the last 6 months? Seems at least one good old boy thinks it's okay if he signs certain legal documents, not with his name, but with a local judge's name. It took one defense attorney to discover this and so far, to my knowledge, his client is the only one who has benefited from this discovery so far. I believe that good old boy is still out protecting our streets - when he, himself, should be behind bars.

So - before you go pointing fingers at a newcomer, basing your opinion from your own research, why don't you do some detective work with the law enforcement right here in our own county? Maybe then you'll cut him some slack. He is qualified and he has some good plans for our county - plans that I hope will keep us from becoming like the big city he came from. I have a strong feeling that his former city would be the way it is right now - regardless of who is in charge of their police force. I mean, my family lives in a more rural, but up and coming county in Georgia and they wouldn't live in Fayette County if you paid them to because of all of the crime! It's a thing called perspective - maybe you can gain some.

Sky who is loosing credibility fast BTW and also seems to enjoy the fireside Simmon chats with a big snake in the grass. Sky has stated before, wants Hannah or Babb in. Yet, doesn't comment other that they are trained under Sheriff Johnson. Its a mentality you can't break.

The custom here is to call a candidate if you want a sign on your property. The candidate will have one delivered, or you can pick it up.

The best way to get a Simmons sign down is to call the property owner and say, "I see you're supporting Simmons." The owner will take the sign down and call the person he's voting for and request a sign so there will be no doubt in his neighbors' minds.

What is a "custom?" A law, maybe.
Two water fountains maybe? Two toilets for each sex maybe?
Balcony only maybe?

That Wingo put up in the cemetary on Westbridge? How about all these signs put up by several offenders on abandoned property all over the county?

We agree that signs should be put up only with permission. I say again, everybody is guilty of violating the rules, not just Simmons and it should stop.

Is there a nice home behind this cemetary? Maybe the homeowner likes Wingo.
That's the only cemetary I'm aware of on Westbridge.

I guess you need to take a ride out to Westbridge. The cemetary is across the street from a very small white frame church. The cemetary is on the corner of Westbridge and I believe a gravel road. The sign is on that corner. There is not a house for a quarter of a mile.

You sure are spending a lot of time an effort justifying the unjustifiable.

Are we talking about the same Westbridge, the one in North Fayette, off of 138? I need to know since I'm going to check it out.

Thanks

Ok

Tug typed maybe two whole sentences, how much effort can that take? Get a grip, I think your hat is too tight.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Your right. Between tug and susie etc. there has been a lot of discussion about what I simply believe is something done in poor taste. I do not wear a hat.

Tug posted one time, in no way would that constitute a lot of discussion, you still need to get a grip.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

We agree that signs should be put up only with permission. I say again, everybody is guilty of violating the rules, not just Simmons and it should stop.

Many are, but I don't believe everybody is. I'm pretty sure that Babb is being more careful than not about where his signs are placed.

Can't say the same for Dunn or Frady, as I just removed their signs from a piece of my property.

natural,
Does this mean you're not voting for Wingo? Maybe he owns the cemetery plot.

Where is this abandoned property? All property here is owned by somebody or some company. Just because you see a field with no house does not mean the property is abandoned. You're not from around here, are you?

Susie,

Your response is both comical and sad. If you do not find placing any kind of sign, but particularly one of such a self serving nature as one promoting a political candidacy, in a cemetary,distasteful, that is sad for you.

On the comical side, abandoned property means a rundown, obviously unoccupied house, shack, henhouse, outhouse or any other similar location. That may be called something else to you. I did not say that it was unowned, I said the owner had abandoned it and it's upkeep.

Obviously in your mind a person has to be born here for an opinion to matter. Most people who live in Fayette County are "not from around here" as much as you may not like it. If you are asking me if I have been around long enough to know exactly what is going on how long would that have to be? 10 years, 15 years? 20 years? I qualify under any criteria you choose.

Good to hear from you.

Why is it soooo hard for this loser to obey the law???

I have been shocked and appalled at Simmons disregard for the law. Wow, really showing his true colors from Detroit. This isn't Detroit!!! That kind of crap might have gone over big in Detroit, but.....

Also showing his true colors when he denigrates our local law enforcement, by inflating crime stats. Geeezzz... again what a loser!

when Hannah states that he really wouldn't change much of anything, that he wants to get some new computers and updated software, that's why the crime stats are off. Then you have Babb and Mindar stating that FC only has 3 officers patrolling at night and that needs to change because of the increase in crime! One of which was the Liberty Baptist church's air conditioners being stolen at a tune of $60,000!I believe Mindar (might of been Babb) stated that with our increase of gang activity he would put in place ...
exactly what was stated in Simmons letter. Anyone else out their attend tonights Meet and Greet?

You really need to go and listen and learn. Maybe you'll take Susieq.

Sky,
I think this meeting was "Get to know the candidates." I already know the ones I'm voting for.

But if KCW56 insists, maybe you can pick me up at Starbucks and we can ride around town and check out the illegal signs. I'll wear my red hat.

signs where others used to be on both sides of Harp road at Redwine. The other candidates didnt ask. Barry Babb did.