When you become mayor, are you still going to blog with us?
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We need one more vote to add a forum style informational set up to the City Forum. That will be a clearing house for information that Staff and others can share with all the citizens. We will figure out the Q&A issues at that time. A lot of Sunshine and sharing, which I adamantly believe in.

As for the Citizen, I have chimed in for 1.5 years as a Councilman. I do not see the Mayor being under any lesser obligation to be open to the citizens since they did elect me.

Probably will be on a lesser frequency if what I have shared becomes available in detail on the PTC site, but will do so when appropriate.

So no, I won't disappear. Still a citizen, just one with more responsibilities than I had before. I want to be a neighbor, not a 'King in a Castle' type Mayor.

Don Haddix
PTC Councilman
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Spoken like a man who truly expects to be given a "free pass" into the Mayor's office.

He has stated he is runnig for mayor, therefore we may assume that he wants to be mayor. He has not been coy about this fact. One of the things I like about Mr. Haddix is that he is not afraid to put himself out there on the line. I do believe there are some, and my quess is that they are from "the old guard" who continually blog against him and who would like to see the status quo remain in Peachtree City.. It seems so apparent, they are always ready to jump on every statement made by Haddix. At least he tries to answer questions. Have you ever tried to get an answer to anything from Logsdon? Well, I have many times, and I finally got one response and that was only after I had really insisted on a reply from him after several e-mails on a subject. His reply? Well, he could see I saw the issue differently than he did so there was no reason to reply to me! He didn't take the time to explain why he came to his decision, to make me see his point of view. Just, basically you don't agree with me so why should I bother answering you. Now if I was a developer, I am sure the wires, telephone e-mail whatever, would be burning with his contacting me. The only thing we ever get from Logsdon is the puff piece that comes in that Peachtree Newsletter and then he has a whole page to tell us what a wonderful job he is doing. Has he ever written to explain why he votes so often against what the residents want and for what the developers want. If he has I have missed it.

Then we have Mrs. Plunkett who has voted with Logsdon almost all of the time to provide the third vote creating a majority and giving the developers what they want. Now she wants to run for mayor. Watch the way she votes on the issues between now and election. Bet there will be a change. I am sure she is hoping we will only remember the last votes and forget all the things passed because of her vote that were detrimental to our city and way of life. To quote from an old John Wayne movie "Hell no, I ain't forgetting!".

So, Mr. Haddix unless some golden boy/girl comes down the pike and convinces me they are our salvation, you will have my vote. I just hope and pray if/when you are elected that you will continue to be available and continue to answer our questions . I for one appreciate it.

Only a fool would believe they had such a thing. I know there are developers and some others that don't want me elected. Not because I oppose any growth, which I do not, but because I oppose growth that is not right for PTC, such as Callula, or will not bow to their wishes as other have.

And yes, I will always be available and have plans to expand Sunshine from City Hall as well. Doug has the same goal, but we we lost in one of the 3-2 scenarios early last year on this issue.

As for putting myself out there, how about the three that declared this week are a slate that has been know to some of us since at least April. Dyer is a friend of Boone's, acquainted with Plunkett and Logsdon and his wife is with Home Source, a division of Pathways, and works in the new homes section, so would probably be an on site sales rep for Pathways at Callula Hills.

While I have never heard anything bad, personally, about either Mr. or Mrs. Dyer, I am greatly concerned about having a person on Council with this kind of relationship with a developer. So not an issue of person, but position and appropriateness.

On the flip side having gotten to know some of the other candidates since they came out to run, there is someone running for every Post that share the goals of Smart Growth and Village Concept.

It is all up to the voters as to what they want for the next 4 years. A majority is available either way.

Don Haddix
PTC Councilman
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I do not agree with everything on Councilman Haddix's agenda; however, under the current scenario, I cannot see him losing. Councilwoman Plunkett's voting record sticks out like a sore thumb.

It should be an interesting campaign.

What may come out is one candidate has a clear vision and is interested in building consensus and a team to really move this city forward.

Let's see what they have to say..who has a plan and a vision..who is a team player and can build an effective team to move us forward.

It's really too early to tell. Hopefully the voters may figure that out.

These so-called "visions" are what get us into trouble. There is no such thing.

One's reaction to obvious "needs" is what counts. Reagan had "visions" and stargazing ideas, but just spent a lot of money on war tools.

How, you ask?

Well the disgust over how this city has been mismanaged and the debt we are taking on and the too late reaction to he recession - all that reflects upon the people running the city aka "incumbents" and the mere fact that a lot of these decisions were a product of the now infamous 3-2 votes and that Plunkett was on one side and Haddix on the other will be totally lost on the voters who are coming out and looking for"change"

Yes, both incumbents can go down and newcomer Scott Rowland who is free of all encumberance and experience can prevail.

Think it can't happen? Exhibit A from the last election Prezbo.

There is a small subset of folks who keep up with the issues and are appalled by Plunkett and company. There is a MUCH larger subset of people who are almost totally oblivious to what's happening and who did it. When the vested interests get cranked up and throw money at Plunkett It will be a replay of Harold for Mayor. Unless She has a really checkered past it's a done deal.

with Jordons junk for sale???
I noticed yesterday that they had dozens of Fluorescent 4 ft and 8 ft tubes all stacked haphazardly many fallen and broken/crushed bulbs..
Each bulb contains approx 18mg of Mercury... I can bet you contamination thru-out the place, as well as, any potential customers that walk thru there.. Just wondering..

"When the person who in possession of a government, shall say to a nation, I hold this power in 'contempt' of you, it signifies not on what authority he pretends to say it is..but an aggravation to a person in slavery"..Thomas Paine

As per GE Consumer Industries

Is it true that CFLs contain mercury? Why and how much?

CFLs contain a very small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing - an average of 5 milligrams (roughly equivalent to the tip of a ball-point pen). Mercury is an essential, irreplaceable element in CFLs and is what allows the bulb to be an efficient light source. By comparison, older home thermometers contain 500 milligrams of mercury and many manual thermostats contain up to 3000 milligrams. It would take between 100 and 600 CFLs to equal those amounts.

There is currently no substitute for mercury in CFLs; however, manufacturers have taken significant steps to reduce mercury used in their fluorescent lighting products over the past decade.

I do this for a living.. soooo you might want to do a re-check on your facts.. Here this will help..

Mercury Containing Lamps

I was speaking specifically about 4' and 8' tubes not CFLs.. and you may want to go to this site for addtional info.. I would not trust GE's MARKETING factoids..

EPA.Org on Mercury

"OSHA PEL The current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) permissible exposure limit (PEL) for mercury vapor is 0.1 milligram per cubic meter (mg/m(3)) of air as a ceiling limit. A worker's exposure to mercury vapor shall at no time exceed this ceiling level."

0.1 mg per cubic meter.. CFL contains 5+ mg..

Even CFLs go over the pel limit.. Now you know.. and Knowing is half the battle..

"When the person who in possession of a government, shall say to a nation, I hold this power in 'contempt' of you, it signifies not on what authority he pretends to say it is..but an aggravation to a person in slavery"..Thomas Paine

S. Lindsey, your own source doesn't support your argument.

As per EPA.ORG on Mercury, reference "Table 1: Mercury Use in Lamps Sold by NEMA Companies in 2004". Last I checked this is 2009.

"According to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), about half of the fluorescent lamps manufactured by their members and sold in the U.S. contain 5 to 10 mg of mercury; while a quarter contain 10 to 50 mg."

The vast majority of fluorescent bulbs that are over the 10 mg. level are for commercial lighting, not your typical 4' tube lamp.

Two basic facts you may have chosen to overlook:
1. The average fluorescent bulb lasts approx. 22,000 hours or 2.25 years. The data you chose to provide was calculated in 2004.

2. The industry as a whole had been constantly reducing the amount if mercury in lighting products produced in this country.

Release of Mercury From Broken Fluorescent Bulbs, February 2004

“The average mercury content of a 4-foot-long bulb manufactured today is approximately 12 mg.”

That was in 2004!

Please try and keep up to date.

DUDE.. I am an Environmental Consultant.. I have done this for 20 years.. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING IT????
Do you know what a TCLP is.. How many analytical samples have you taken and run????
Mfgs and their products are as varied as there are types of bulbs..
Many Mfgs use more or less Mercury in their processes.. So you know less then you think you do...
18mg of Mercury is an Industry standard without TCLP confirmation that is the number the EPA uses when assessing potential contamination AND it is the number OSHA uses as PEL exposure potentials...

Now since you are obviously a salesman for CFLs.. can I get a good deal?.. Stick to selling them.. I will keep actually doing something for the Environment while the rest of the armchair warriors talk about saving the Planet...

and besides I was not attacking your precious CFLS..Glow boy.. I was talking about a junk yard.. with "OLD" / "NEW" (doesn't matter)tubes lying broken everywhere.. Do you want to bet if a sample of the area was taken there would be Mercury contamination everywhere.. THAT WAS WHAT CY AND I WAS TALKING ABOUT

So tell me badptc.. how much mercury spread thru-out your home is ok??

BTW.. Obviously you did not hit the links on the page.. my "SOURCE" is the EPA...

"When the person who in possession of a government, shall say to a nation, I hold this power in 'contempt' of you, it signifies not on what authority he pretends to say it is..but an aggravation to a person in slavery"..Thomas Paine

Tuck your shirttail back in.

I’m not disputing your premise that ‘mercury contamination’ is a bad thing. As far as I’m concerned there is no acceptable mercury contamination level. 0 mg. is the level I'm comfortable with.

However, I will dispute the numbers that you are trying to scare people with.

""According to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), about half of the fluorescent lamps manufactured by their members and sold in the U.S. contain 5 to 10 mg of mercury; while a quarter contain 10 to 50 mg."

YOU VALIDATED MY POINT RIGHT HERE I used 18mg as an Industry (Environmental Standard)
TCLPs have shown over and over.. that MFG "fudge" their numbers.. actual levels have tested much higher then reported.. BUT..

I was having a conversation w/CY.. Not trying to scare people from buying CFLs.. Talk about scare tactics.. Pres Bush and now Pres Obama is pushing the CFL agenda.. Your "STATS" show that each CFL contains 5mg of Mercury... OSHA max limits are 0.01 mg per cubic meter.. In Industrial situations they have a positive airflow moving more than 5 cubic meters of air per minute.. In your home this does not happen.. Since the mercury in bulbs is mostly in a volatized state..Mercury contamination is much more likely.. so.. this you may now consider a shot at CFLs.. I do think it is ridiculous.. LED lighting is much more efficient and safer.. but I guess the LED group does not contribute to a political party.. and GE is not invested deeply there... The new Government approved GE makes CFLs hmmmm.. GE is in bed with this administration soooo... We get CFLs.

"When the person who in possession of a government, shall say to a nation, I hold this power in 'contempt' of you, it signifies not on what authority he pretends to say it is..but an aggravation to a person in slavery"..Thomas Paine

I totally agree with you on LED's. MUCH better light, especially for reading etc...

LED lighting fixtures are starting to catch on. They have a much longer bulb life and no murcury. Pricing has gradually come down so they are now roughly comparable in price to florescent fixtures. The last time I checked they were distributed locally by a company called Gallium Lighting.

http://www.galliumlighting.com

I suspect they'll plead ingnorance.

BTW, how's that adult bubble bath contruction project going in the backyard?
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deck is almost done.. and the big tub will be here tomorrow... should stop by..

"When the person who in possession of a government, shall say to a nation, I hold this power in 'contempt' of you, it signifies not on what authority he pretends to say it is..but an aggravation to a person in slavery"..Thomas Paine