2nd place Plunkett out-raises Haddix 5-1

Tue, 11/10/2009 - 4:30pm
By: John Munford

In mayor’s race, Plunkett raises $13,710 vs. $2,543 for Haddix

Peachtree City mayoral candidate Cyndi Plunkett may have come in a thousand votes short of challenger Don Haddix in the Nov. 3 balloting, but she is beating Haddix by more than 5 to 1 in campaign fund-raising, according to campaign disclosure forms filed with the city.

Meanwhile, Post 3 hopeful Kim Learnard has bagged more than $5,000 to date while her challenger Bob Walsh is self-funded, as are both Post 1 candidates: Beth Pullias and Eric Imker.

The following information was gleaned from candidate financial disclosure forms submitted by candidates. There was no new information for the Post 1 candidates because their next reporting date is Nov. 23, the same for all candidates in the runoff election.

The data below is taken from reports submitted by candidates for activity between Sept. 30 and Oct. 25

For Mayor — Don Haddix:

This reporting period: $205 in contributions, none over the $101 reporting limit

Total raised to date: $2,543.24

For Mayor — Cyndi Plunkett:

This reporting period $5,599.95 cash and $2,125 in-kind contributions.

Total cash raised to date: $13,710.95

This reporting period: $3,150 in itemized contributions over the $101 reporting limit and $2,100 in-kind itemized contributions above the $101 reporting limit.

Cash contributions this period:

Dr. M.A. and Christy Jaleel, Peachtree City, $250

Sussberg Ventures Inc., Peachtree City, $200

Michael and Mary McGowan, Peachtree City, $500

Medical Structures of America, Marietta, $500

Mark Gray Insurance, Peachtree City, $250

Michael and Mary Plant, Peachtree City, $200

Scott Bradshaw, Peachtree City, $1,000

R.S. Brooks, Peachtree City, $250

In-kind contributions this period:

Gena Chreiteh, Peachtree City, $1,150

Walter and Diane Gammell, Peachtree City, $500

Stuart and Larkie Kourajian, Peachtree City, $150

Tamara Moore, Peachtree City, $150

Chuck and Jaye Smith, Peachtree City, $150.

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Post 1 candidates Eric Imker and Beth Pullias were not required to file a new report for the period because they are on a different reporting system since they are a in a special election because the Post 1 term has two years remaining on it due to the resignation of Haddix.

The following data is from their report due 15 days before the election:

Eric Imker

Total raised as of 15-day special election report: $228 cash, $862 in-kind

Cash contribution from candidate: $228

In-kind contribution from candidate: $862

Beth Pullias

Total raised as of 15-day special election report: $1,597.73 and $40 in-kind.

Candidate loan to self: $1.597.73

***

Post 3

Kim Learnard (Oct. 25 report)

Total this period: $2,190 in cash and $1,106 in-kind contributions

Total raised to date: $5,016.72 in cash and $186.49 in-kind contributions

Contributions reported this period:

Tim Therell, Peachtree City, $150

Mark Oldenburg, Peachtree City, $150

Beverly Kratchen, Peachtree City, $150

Bob Lenox, Peachtree City, $300

Mark Gray, Fayetteville, $200

Eric Mitchell, Peachtree City, $150

Joe Magennis, Peachtree City, $1,000 (in-kind)

Robert Walsh (Oct. 25 report)

Total this period: $295.98 in cash

Total raised to date: $1,582 in cash and $75 in-kind donations

Contributions reported this period:

$295.98 from candidate.

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Submitted by bad_ptc on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 8:34pm.

Haddix has raised it's no wonder why we have so many NEW Cyndi supporters on the blog.

It looks like Cyndi is paying about $500.00 for each NEW blog supporter.

Great example of how NOT to handle a budget.


Submitted by flip212 on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 4:14pm.

Stuart and Larkie Kourajian, Peachtree City, $150
I’m disappointed to know that you supported Cyndi…note to self if Stuart ever runs for Mayor…possible same views as Cyndi

Submitted by PTCGOIL on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 1:33pm.

$500. to Ms. Plunkett's campaign.

What do I not understand here?

Submitted by PTCGOIL on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 1:29pm.

Did Dr. Mohammed Jaleel contribute $250. to your campaign before or after your vote last Thursday to approve a revision of the 4 foot fence limit?

I do believe this might be the same Smokerise resident who David Cree mentioned as his neighbor who would also benefit from this change in the current city ordinance.

Submitted by Citizen_Steve on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 4:41pm.

No, he's not the one. Read up on it here:
http://www.thecitizen.com/node/26874

Submitted by PTCGOIL on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 5:24pm.

he IS the one. I am aware of your reference listed from March. I was at the Council meeting on the 6th of this month and when Mr. Cree was speaking, he spoke of an incident just recently at a house a few houses down from his. He mentioned a doctor and the name sounded like Jaleel. Do you know if either of the persons named in your reference article are doctors? He was not talking about a fence out of compliance at the meeting, he was talking about a break in and/or slashed tires.

Submitted by cdl305 on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 10:20am.

What revision? There was NO vote to revise the 4' height limit on fences. The vote was on whether to investigate whether a change in fence height was justified in light of security concern since the original ordinance had been established 15 - 20 years ago. There was never a motion in place to approve any change. Get the facts right! Huge difference between approving a review of an ordinance and a change in an ordinance.

Submitted by PTCGOIL on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 12:17pm.

Just how do you change an ordinance without a review of the existing ordinance? Please tell me. And why would we WASTE city staff time telling them to do a review if there is no intention of revising (or changing) an ordinance? Do you have a clue how limited our city staff is? How many we have laid off or cut back AND not given raises to?

Is this one 2 foot height issue so all-consuming critical to the welfare of the population here? Do you just think maybe this could be put at about number 100 on a scale of 1 to 100 to get taken care of in this economy and at an election time and during a 3.5 million dollar budget shortfall?

The fact is, Cyndi had a chance to speak up and say NO, the needs of the many outweigh the wishes of the few right now. Instead, she again voted without taking the whole issue into account. Or the cost involved. Or the time involved.

And need I repeat my above post, asking her when did the only other party mentioned in this request to Council, contribute to her campaign?

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Submitted by Time4TruthPTC on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 12:08am.

What else could be the point of this headline? Don Haddix couldn't raise $340. (he self funded most of his campaign, but yet it's not detailed).

Classic Cal Beverly insidious attack...take a negative and use it as a positive...Special Interests!! that's the ticket! And it's only the beginning to his crafty twists and deceit. Ms Plunkett, get ready!

here is an exerpt of the report Oct 27th. note the lack of hyperbole:
full version here http://www.thecitizen.com/node/40225
(copy and paste it)

PTC candidates’ campaign donations and expenses disclosures
Tue, 10/27/2009 - 4:05pmBy: John Munford
Mayor

Don Haddix:

Total raised as of Sept. 30 report: $2,338.24

Candidate loans to self: $2,203.24.

No contributions listed over $101.

Now look at Nov 11th article and his contribution list. Interesting.
A fair newspaper would leave the headlines alone and let the facts speak for themselves. But this week we attack because it's really crunch time.

It is time for the truth. The Citizen is damaging PTC.

T4T PTC
"you've only heard the haddix/beverly/brown version"
Now it's the other candidates' time to be heard.


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Submitted by ahavah_lachaim on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 6:55pm.

I'm glad Cyndi has been able to gather up such support. I find it illustrative that Ms. Plunkett has certainly shown her desire for this position, not simply through her fiscal gatherings, but from her city-wide signage and even the day I saw her standing on the side of 54 waving to potential voters.

Mr. Haddix has been designated the "shoo-in" for so long, I suppose he felt it unnecessary to perform most of the stereotypical candidate behaviors such as putting out signs(I drive all over this city between school and work and I saw a total of two) or roadside greetings.

I certainly wish I could support Ms. Plunkett in a fiscal capacity, but I will have to settle for handing in my vote for her on December 1.

Ahavah

"Despite treason after treason, and sabotage after sabotage, God's empire of light never falls into total eclipse. Satan wages a futile war."


Submitted by America on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 8:37pm.

Is this how we are going to vote by whoever inserts the most signs in the ground? Look at the credentials and see where you want our city moving forward! Try reading AHAVAH. Who cares if Mr. Haddix does not stand at a street corner waiving or not. Try reading and gathering information to make an educated decision and not ASS u ME what Mr. Haddix felt or was thinking! You owe it to our city!

Submitted by Bonkers on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 6:15am.

it is obvious that mr haddix has been advised to say and do nothing since he is practically elected.

if he did he might mess up!

may be good plan.

Submitted by America on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 8:05am.

Look at both records and decide for yourself. Do you want big box stores, more congestion, and higher crime rates or do you want the original planned community? You have a voting record to look at so check it out! Looking at the records, Mr. Haddix seems like he will take us down the path of the original plan of A COMMUNITY.

Submitted by Spyglass on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 1:37pm.

I'll take something much closer to what we have now. Why in the world would you want DOUBLE the people we have now?

Submitted by cdl305 on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 1:19pm.

Peachtree City reached the list of best places to live not in 1989, not in 1999, but rather in 2005 with a population of 31000 and again in 2009 with a population of 34000 – growth was part of the equation to being a best place to live. The one thing guaranteed is that Peachtree City will experience continued growth pressures. Change is pervasive and non-stop, and city must be proactive and manage the borders and infrastructure through intelligent mangement of very limited resources. Putting up a gate or rolling up the carpets is unrealistic and plainly irresponsible - time doesn't usually move backwards. Most importantly, it is critical to attract the demographic of the 30 – 50 somethings, who bring in high wages, education which attracts clean industry and culture, and generally provides for low crime rates, good schools and minimal use of public safety resources. For those hung up on the plan, let’s not forget the original plan of 85,000, or the second or third renditions. The message is a plan is a fluid document intended to be changed to reflect the demographics, the economy and technology. It is not a holy grail. This concept of stepping back in time is an unlikely dream. Previous Councils have given away the store. All the big boxes in PTC were here 4 years ago - this did not happen under the "terrible" three of Logsdon, Plunkett, Boone. So, yes, lets look at the voting record and I suspect you will find that there has been a distortion of truth - but not from Plunkett, but rather from Mr. Bloggesphere himself.

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Submitted by yellowjax1212 on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 9:50am.

The original plan for PTC called for a much higher population density, many more apartments and more lower end housing.
And the Big Box stores are already here, they came in under the previous two administrations (in fact I don't think a single Big Box has been built under the last watch). Don may have a chance to stop or alter McMurrain's plans (but I don't think so) for the Kohl's development but then they would just build a strip center with more stores that we don't need.


Submitted by GAltant on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 11:12am.

Thank you about speaking the truth regarding the Big Box development of Highway 54 West....

People need to read the truth at

http://cyndiplunkett.com/

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Submitted by The Wedge on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 11:50am.

The truth about Cindy is she has voted in too many 3/2 votes to allow variances and goodies for development. It is time for her to be voted out of office. No council, no mayor. Compare voting records. Quit spamming. I can do it too


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Submitted by matt.barnes on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 12:37pm.

There is no real content on that website. Bottom line there is no defense for her voting record.


Submitted by America on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 8:36pm.

Is this how we are going to vote by whoever inserts the most signs in the ground? Look at the credentials and see where you want our city moving forward! Try reading AHAVAH. Who cares if Mr. Haddix does not stand at a street corner waiving or not. Try reading and gathering information to make an educated decision and not ASS u ME what Mr. Haddix felt or was thinking! You owe it to our city!

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Submitted by ahavah_lachaim on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 10:03am.

Please don't assume that I haven't read and haven't looked at voting records. Doing so will only make you look foolish. I have chosen my candidate based on who I feel will do the best job. I was merely pointing out what I felt to be a more personable candidate. I did not mean to insinuate either that Mr. Haddix did not desire the job, because I believe it is very obvious that such a statement would be falsehood.

Ahavah

"Despite treason after treason, and sabotage after sabotage, God's empire of light never falls into total eclipse. Satan wages a futile war."


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Submitted by Don Haddix on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 7:09pm.

Try well over 100 with more being requested every day.

Don Haddix
Candidate for Mayor
DonHaddix.com


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