Early voting is under way for the Dec. 1 runoff race for two seats on the Banks County Board of Commission. Early voting will be held through Wednesday, Nov. 25. Voters may cast a ballot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the registrar’s office in the county annex.
The run-off election will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1, for the two new seats on the Banks County Board of Commission. In the District 2 BOC race, Ernest Rogers and Fred Wendt will face each other. In the District 4 BOC race, Robin Trotter and Charles Turk will be on the ballot in the run-off election.
While the commissioners are appointed by district, they are voted on at large. This means that all county residents are allowed to vote for both of the district seats on the Dec. 1 ballot.
Those registered voters who did not vote in the General Election will be allowed to vote in the run-off, as well as those who did cast a ballot on Nov. 3.
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Assuming everying he says is true, are we to assume he, himself, has never made an error in judgement; and, again, that he made the effort not once, but twice, to apologize to the person about whom the error was made? I'm afraid it's going to be very difficult, if not impossible, to elect someone who has never made a mistake in life...He walked the earth 2000 years ago and is not running for office!
It's a sad commentary that he would use his precious child to promote someone's candidacy; and I can only trust the people of Banks County can see through this kind of distructive political posturing. In my own letter to the editor last week, I purposfully avoided mentioning anyones' name; and I avoided the use of the word "Christian." The reason I did this is because I distrust anyone who uses the word to pressure someone else into believing, thinking or voting the way I do. I think this does a terrible disservice to the name "Christian," because it is meant to make someone feel guilty if they don't behave the way I want them to.
Robin Trotter is one of the kindest people I've ever known; and I'm sure there are many, in this county, who can attest to this. Ask all the families she has helped over the years; they will tell you there is not an unkind bone in her body, and I'm sure they, too, take offense at seeing her depicted this way.
Attempts to derail her campaign, from what I've heard, have penetrated most of the county with innuendo and false assertions from the very early days of the campaign season. I know, because I have canvased the county extensively myself. I had hoped this campaign for the two brand new seats on the Banks County Commission would stay on a positive plain. Sadly, this doesn't seem to be the case for some people around the county.
Whatever happens in next Tuesday's runoff election will put all of this to an end, one way or another. I hope and pray that everyone who can will get out and vote their own convictions and beliefs and not someone else's.
Giving thanks to all,
Fred Wendt
I have been employed with MainStreet Newspapers for 25 years. The policy has always been that letters for or against a candidate during the election season must be paid advertising. This is not my policy. It is the company policy.
To everyone who uses the pseudonym "anonymous" or its variation to specifically make unkind and unsubstantiated personal attacks, I'd suggest some reading material--Isaih 29:15 - "Woe to those who seek deep to hide their counsel far from the Lord. And their works are in the dark: They say, 'Who sees us?' and, 'Who knows us?'"
1.) Our home that we sold WAS NOT IN FORECLOSURE!
2.) Randy and I have PAID OUR TAXES EACH YEAR. If you are still concerned please go to the tax office and check the records.
3.) I AM NOT A COUNTY EMPLOYEE. I am contracted through a State Family Connection Grant. I have a board that sets the budget and oversees the operations of the 3-Year plan. The 3-Year plan is based on the needs that are identified in a community assessment of the county. A collaborative networking group of different agencies and representatives come together on a monthly basis to work on the strategies and goals of the 3-Year plan.
4.) For all of the other positions that you have questions about those are volunteer. I volunteer my time to be the Director of the Banks County Community Resource Association, Inc. (which includes the food bank, clothes closet, Christmas program), volunteer on the Med-Link board, volunteer EMA Coordinator, volunteer Housing Authority board, etc. The key word here is VOLUNTEER - NO MONEY. I didn't take these positions for money. I took the position to serve the families and children here in the community and I have done that for the past 9 years.
5.) I have also heard about the rumors that I am against poultry farmers and conservation land use. I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO HERE IT FROM ME - I AM NOT AGAINST POULTRY FARMERS OR CONSERVATION LAND USE.
I hope this will put these rumors to rest but if you still have concerns please give me a call at 678-316-7187.
Good Luck in the election---All the negative comments, rumors, and ads swayed my decision to vote for Robin Trotter.
I encourage everyone to go vote.
Yes, the voters are smart--smart enough to see through innuendo.