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Malcolm Hughes, RepublicanTue, 03/14/2006 - 6:44pm
By: Candidates Forum
I am a principled conservative. I will labor in the best interest of all Fayette County citizens. I believe in traditional conventional wisdom of moral integrity, less government, fiscal constraints, less taxation, a fundamental entrepreneurial way of thinking, working hard, and being competitive in the marketplace, responsibility, integrity, and accountability. My Christian faith, without apology, will be the foundation of my decisions and service to all taxpayers of Fayette County. My goal is to facilitate consensus building within the commission and other governmental agencies for the good of the entire County. I will work to improve communications among Fayette County citizens to enhance the quality of government services resulting in a better community. Planning and managing growth is a concern for everyone I talk with throughout the campaign. Progress will not come easily. We need to insure that infrastructure improvements are adequately planned for: Job creation Schools Roads Recreation Utility systems Health care services I support the current land use plan. It should be adhered to until an alternative better solution is developed in accordance with the increasing growth. If we are consistent with the application of the current plan, the taxpayers will have a starting point to understand the basis for decisions on zoning issues. If the taxpayers have a grasp of the land use plan for the entire county, current decisions will be more readily accepted. Improved communication is vital to this objective. Transportation planning is another concern. “The Transportation Plan update estimates the need for $266 million” over the next 20 years. I do think the Board of Commissioners has to communicate to taxpayers the rationale for the priorities of the transportation plan. Collectively, the commissioners and citizens should work with the Georgia Department of Transportation to insure an equitable resolution of traffic congestion for north, central and south Fayette. Public safety is always a priority. The sheriff and fire chief have done a fantastic job since I have lived in Fayette. We can keep Fayette County safe by strongly supporting our local law enforcement agencies. Simultaneously, we must hold all county officials accountable for efficient and effective utilization of tax dollars. Public safety Officials must be fair and unbiased in their treatment of all citizens. I am the best qualified candidate for Post 1 and my conservative values are in alignment with a progressive Fayette County. Vote Malcolm Hughes, CPA 
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