Cyndi, thanks for your letter to the editor. I realize you don't frequent the blogs on here (and why would you?), but I appreciate the letter. Not much gets said on here about Don Haddix dismantling recreation here in Peachtree City, and as that is a subject near and dear to me, thanks for bringing it up.

Whatever the issue, some people are going to believe what they wish. I do find it interesting that the points in your letter are "I voted ...," "I committed ..., "I take responsibility ..."; so many on here simply point fingers at others.

No question the attacks on Cyndi have gone overboard. She's worked very hard for us in what is mostly a volunteer job and she has my gratitude. I've followed her voting record and she does not do a sufficient job of representing my interest as a resident of Peachtree City. Perhaps if I owned a local business I'd feel differently, but I love PTC as a great residential community and I'd like it to stay that way.

The nail in the coffin for a Plunkett vote from me: voting to give up our city land for shopping center development, PTC OKs deal for road abandonment. Pitching in to make the next shopping center nicer than it would otherwise be is woefully short sighted and reflects a lack of discipline and vision. Following this same course as have some of our neighboring communities is indeed a recipe for blight; in 10 years we'll be plagued with the same mess of vacant and 3rd tier shopping centers. That's not my vision for Peachtree City.

Thank you for your service to the city and good luck in the future.

BTW: What are you going to do with your free time after the election?

How many have looked at Cyndi's website? A lovely photo of her with George H W Bush. Now how, tell me, does that relate to our local Mayoral campaign?

Cyndi, I wouldn't get into a contest of political aspirations during this race with Mr. Haddix. You will lose, hands down. There is nothing, politically, that you have to contribute to Peachtree City RESIDENTS other than using this office as a stepping stone to YOUR aspirations for higher office. You are a wannabe. Your need to BUY support from anyone who will write you a check is so transparent. You claim to not be a "Logsdonite", yet how many of your financial supporters have also contributed to his ins. commissioner run? How many financial supporters are from outside Peachtree City? And why IS that?

Just remember, Cyndi, we can all only vote ONCE, regardless of the amount of money we slap in your account. Big money does not mean more support at the voting booth. You are having a hard time differentiating between the two. How many VOTES have you earned by your record, and not by contributions? Again, you lose here.

I voted for you and I previously explained why.

However I do not know what is wrong with Cosco, Kohls, and Hooters, nor Red Lobster--they would be here if they were allowed the same tree clearance as others have been!

Could you enumerate your objections to these businesses? The girls in Hooters wear more than the beauty pageant girls, and don't flip around nearly as much! (seen the miss USA gal of Trumps lately---the one with the sex tape? There is little else to see or twist.

AsI said before, I don't vote due to one or two differences but the overall leadership. But I would like to know what is better about what is happening on 54W.
We can't even have a Goodwill, can we? We give them a lot of stuff.

We are now left with the wreckage, and forced to vote for the lesser of two evils. And evil is as evil does.... both of our choices suck... BIG TIME!

1) I still have absolutely no respect for someone who seems to give credence to anyone and everyone commenting on The Citizen website at the drop of a hat. There is paying attention to voters, and then there is realizing that half of us commenting here do it off the cuff, and when we get aggravated about something. Heaven knows, I've been guilty of it too, which is why I'm quieter these days. In addition to having a busier life.

2) I will never vote for someone who cavalierly dismisses women voters, their roles,and what they think in general. We most definitely count in elections.

3) I also will not vote for anyone else who is in favor of outsourcing anything that becomes a problem and/or who seems in favor of outsourcing recklessly.

4) I have to agree that this newspaper does seem to be biased against Ms. Plunkett, and that it is getting a little obvious. It's a little tacky, Cal. Slight difference between editorializing and fair reporting. Look it up - I'm sure there are official guidelines.

I consider myself an informed voter. I research before I vote, and have voted in every election for 20 years - well, except last week's, but no one would have wanted my strep. I just don't have much respect for Mr.Haddix as a mayor for a variety of reasons. I don't know him, and he might be a nice guy at home, but is not representing me or (in my opinion) the best interests of Peachtree City. His online commentary seems to be more of a detriment to PTC government doings than anything. Cannot these things be aired out in a slightly more productive fashion?

Of all the contests, this one is by far the worst in terms of candidates. Plunkett's voting record to me is poor and the campaign tactic of trying to make this election in some way about Steve Brown or Cal Beverly is very weak. It assumes Cal and Brown have a lot more clout than the reality shows. Brown lost by huge margins to Logsdon and Ramsey so making it sound like "Cyndi vs. The World" is bogus.

Haddix I feel lacks the self-control and temperament to effectively lead Council/PTC, even if his record is better than Plunkett's. Even if you've been on the "2" side of 3-2 votes, that doesn't make you some kind of "outsider;" you're still part of the same Council as the "3" and attacking them over and over because they disagree with you looks real petty and immature. That part is very Steve Brown-like and also what I fear will happen in the future. Creating another poisoned environment in PTC is not what we need.

I'm also sick of hearing anything from Haddix about what "Doug Sturbaum thinks." He can choose to speak for himself or not and I don't need to hear what he supposedly thinks from someone else. I've seen the guy utter a few things at Council meetings so I know he's not a mute and also have seen some writings from him.

in PTC is disturbing, I'll say that. I'm not sure what he will propose to cut next.

Cyndi. you can try to muddy the waters with your self-serving diatribe...but the truth remains just that the TRUTH.

1. West Village Annexation...it was voted down and then YOU Cyndi, huddled with your attorney cronies and it gets voted on again...and Bam! we have annexed the new Wilksmoor Village...The citizens came out in droves to fight this annexation...did you listen to us? No you thought you knew better....BIG mistake.

2. Selling streets to the developer of the big box in Planterra's backyard...No cry the citizens and you vote to do it anyway! Don says NO don't do it, this will enable the developer to come back and ask for a bigger box but you would not listen, and of course BAM! back comes MCMurrin for a bigger box.

3.Let's talk traffic...you voted for an extra light at Line Creek to again accomodate Mr. McMurrin. Tell me Cyndi why would anyone in their right mind do this? The Ga DOT had twice denied that light!!!!!! Twice they GA DOT said NO, but you in you honorably sensible way knew better. Give me a break!

Maybe Cal is right, you should just quit and be the good steward of city funds and save us citizens some tax money!!!

What a joke. Even with your pandering to women, your Mcintosh football tailgates, your vapid "vote for Cyndi Plunkett she's my friend" supporters, your 5-to-1 fundraising advantage over Mr. Haddix, your developer buddies, and smear campaigns started by your supporters, you still couldn't pull it off. The people you turned your back on over the years, the citizens, have spoken. Go away already.