According to an email I received today, William I. “Sonny” Sykes has qualified to run for State Court Judge against Charlie Wynne. Look for a lot of interesting information to come out during the campaign. If you are interested in helping any campaign then call the candidate up. Their number is in the book.
UPDATE: Per the request of P. Martin Ellard, I have removed Sonny Sykes phone number from this blog entry. Even for those the believe that your voting history is between you and the Almighty, both candidates have spotless Republican voting records. This is a NON-PARTISAN race for office so the Party rules do not apply. I believe that all races (including judges, city council, etc.) need to be by party.
The “short” list of nominees for the 3rd State Court Judge were announced today. Who the heck made up that list? Only one person on the list is a member of the Hall County Republican Party: LARRY BALDWIN. Start sending your letters and email to the Governor today supporting Larry. Don’t wait!
Read The Time story here–>Nominees for new judgeship named
Honestly, I haven’t analyzed the proposed budget yet. Like unwinding a string tied in a knot, it seems a daunting task. I understand that at least two board members are asking for more information (now). I think we are all still awaiting answers to the “missing” money and the reason for the budget shortfall.
The short answer is that as long as the superintendent is still working there, the whole operation is suspect. Everyone involved in the finance department needs to be fired and just start over (unless the “flip” on the bad actors and turn “state’s witness”). Make the superintendent file suit to get his golden parachute. Consider this my continued vote of “no confidence.” The board has to earn the respect of the taxpayers. The children and teachers deserve to have leaders they can trust and respect.
A failue to prepare on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. This adage applies to the “emergency” with the school board budget. Prior planning prevents poor performance, Sir! I learned that at 17 years old with a crusty drill sergeant cussing in my face at boot camp. Maybe more people need to go to boot camp? Maybe we need to run a Republican Elected Official Book Camp here in Hall County to remind everyone what we Hall County Republicans stand for? Let me know what you think about that.
Read The Time story here–>Gainesville school board approves $7.5 million loan