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At the May 7, 2012, meeting we saw one of the most significant displays of bad government we have ever seen. The item on the agenda was simply: "Resolution to End Corporate Welfare In North Carolina and Beaufort County."
At the May 7, 2012, meeting we saw one of the most significant displays of bad government we have ever seen. The item on the agenda was simply: "Resolution to End Corporate Welfare In North Carolina and Beaufort County."
 
The least talked about race in Beaufort County elections may very well be the most important - the race for 4 seats on the Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners.
The least talked about race in Beaufort County elections may very well be the most important - the race for 4 seats on the Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners.
 
When you go to the polls Tuesday (and if you have already voted) you will be voting on whether to raise property taxes in Beaufort County.
When you go to the polls Tuesday (and if you have already voted) you will be voting on whether to raise property taxes in Beaufort County.
 
Have you ever wondered whether the people who pay good money to go to professional wrestling matches also vote on election day? If not, read this and then ponder that question a bit.
Have you ever wondered whether the people who pay good money to go to professional wrestling matches also vote on election day? If not, read this and then ponder that question a bit.
 
Primary election votes are a lot more valuable than general election votes, especially in local elections. There are several reasons. There are about one third more Democrats registered than Republicans.
Primary election votes are a lot more valuable than general election votes, especially in local elections. There are several reasons. There are about one third more Democrats registered than Republicans.
 
Those of us at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time reporting on the Beaufort Hospital than any other single story in the last three years. It is, as we have learned, a sordid tale, with many angles.
Those of us at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time reporting on the Beaufort Hospital than any other single story in the last three years. It is, as we have learned, a sordid tale, with many angles.
 
I was thinking about running for County Commissioner, but had to rethink the idea because the field had become so crowded (especially with all the Dems running in the Rep primary).
I was thinking about running for County Commissioner, but had to rethink the idea because the field had become so crowded (especially with all the Dems running in the Rep primary).
 
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
 
Chameleon politicians. You know, those lizards that change color to suit the environment at the time. Like the story Will Rogers is reported to have told. Seems a politician came up to Will one day and ask him for his vote.
Chameleon politicians. You know, those lizards that change color to suit the environment at the time. Like the story Will Rogers is reported to have told. Seems a politician came up to Will one day and ask him for his vote.
 
It is only natural that political candidates like to characterize themselves as being something that appeals to the voters. Advertising companies make a lot of money defining products from tooth paste to politicians with a few innocent sounding, catchy words that stick in peoples minds.
It is only natural that political candidates like to characterize themselves as being something that appeals to the voters. Advertising companies make a lot of money defining products from tooth paste to politicians with a few innocent sounding, catchy words that stick in peoples minds.
 
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
 
We trust that our leaders have already begun to consider how to fix this debacle. In that light we want to make a couple of points.
 
Below you will find the video from Tuesday's (4-3-12) Candidates' Forum. The candidates below are those for County Commissioner. Six candidates participated.
Below you will find the video from Tuesday's (4-3-12) Candidates' Forum. The candidates below are those for County Commissioner. Six candidates participated.
 
The people of Beaufort County were treated to an amazing scene in the reaction of some commissioners to a recent request from Dr. Don Phipps that the County fund a population study of the students in the school system.
The people of Beaufort County were treated to an amazing scene in the reaction of some commissioners to a recent request from Dr. Don Phipps that the County fund a population study of the students in the school system.
 
Now that the Gang of Five has become known to the public they are working to change their mage. I notice that the vote on many issues is now four to three.
Now that the Gang of Five has become known to the public they are working to change their mage. I notice that the vote on many issues is now four to three.
 
Ethics can be either a curse or a blessing. Depends on who is holding the whip. Depends on what whoever is trying to do to their enemies and how they are trying to protect their friends.
Ethics can be either a curse or a blessing. Depends on who is holding the whip. Depends on what whoever is trying to do to their enemies and how they are trying to protect their friends.
 
Guess what. It's time to put our next county budget together. Boy!! Time really seems to fly when you're having fun...
Guess what. It's time to put our next county budget together. Boy!! Time really seems to fly when you're having fun...
 
Hood Richardson offered a motion to freeze the property tax rate of 51.5 cent per hundred dollar of assessed value. The motion, seconded by Stan Deatherage was defeated 4-3 with Jay McRoy voting for the motion along with Richardson and Deatherage and Langley, Cayton, Booth and Klemm voting against.
Hood Richardson offered a motion to freeze the property tax rate of 51.5 cent per hundred dollar of assessed value. The motion, seconded by Stan Deatherage was defeated 4-3 with Jay McRoy voting for the motion along with Richardson and Deatherage and Langley, Cayton, Booth and Klemm voting against.
 
The general purpose of the meeting is to receive the annual report on economic development. There will be several other matters for discussion. The public is invited to attend.
The general purpose of the meeting is to receive the annual report on economic development. There will be several other matters for discussion. The public is invited to attend.
 
The issue has come before the Town Board several times in recent months but the School Board does not currently have funds to replace the unit with permanent construction.
The issue has come before the Town Board several times in recent months but the School Board does not currently have funds to replace the unit with permanent construction.
 
We are hearing about those awful Republicans who are trying to impose tolls on ferries, including the one at Bayview in Beaufort County.
We are hearing about those awful Republicans who are trying to impose tolls on ferries, including the one at Bayview in Beaufort County.
 
Beaufort County residents are now faced with a ferry toll because some County Commissioners had to help their buds. Yes, Beaufort County politics are why our citizens are faced with ferry tolls.
Beaufort County residents are now faced with a ferry toll because some County Commissioners had to help their buds. Yes, Beaufort County politics are why our citizens are faced with ferry tolls.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012
 
It's interesting. The Dems in the state legislature are rather vocal in telling us how little (as in not at all) they trust the Reps in the State Legislature. They took a vote in the middle of the night without forewarning the Dems and the Dems didn't like the result.
It's interesting. The Dems in the state legislature are rather vocal in telling us how little (as in not at all) they trust the Reps in the State Legislature. They took a vote in the middle of the night without forewarning the Dems and the Dems didn't like the result.
 
With all the government hand outs, freebies, special interests, debt, and unemployment one would think no sane politician would still be trying to raise taxes.
With all the government hand outs, freebies, special interests, debt, and unemployment one would think no sane politician would still be trying to raise taxes.
 
Beaufort County politics: the democratic process, just took a remarkable turn as we come to the end of filing for the 2012 election.
 
With one more Democrat, Lloyd Ballance from the Belhaven area, filing for Beaufort County Commissioner, there will be a primary for the Democrats.
With one more Democrat, Lloyd Ballance from the Belhaven area, filing for Beaufort County Commissioner, there will be a primary for the Democrats.
 
This election season is bringing to the fore many non politicians, who are now becoming politicians as they file for elected office.
This election season is bringing to the fore many non politicians, who are now becoming politicians as they file for elected office.
 
I know we keep publishing this spreadsheet, but it just keeps changing oh so very fast, and ...
 
What have a Republican primary for county commissioner. Now we need a Democrat primary for county commissioner.
What have a Republican primary for county commissioner. Now we need a Democrat primary for county commissioner.
 
What we need is a primary. We also need just a few more candidates, but there is time yet.
What we need is a primary. We also need just a few more candidates, but there is time yet.
 
When someone decides to run for office under the banner of a political party, they should be a bona fide member (or at least) a supporter of that party.
When someone decides to run for office under the banner of a political party, they should be a bona fide member (or at least) a supporter of that party.
 
At their regular monthly meeting Monday (2-6-12) the Beaufort County Commissioners discussed an interim property tax revaluation.
At their regular monthly meeting Monday (2-6-12) the Beaufort County Commissioners discussed an interim property tax revaluation.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners got a sobering report from architect James Hite Monday night (2-6-12) at its regular monthly meeting.
The Beaufort County Commissioners got a sobering report from architect James Hite Monday night (2-6-12) at its regular monthly meeting.
 
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