Saturday, June 21, 2014

OUTRAGEOUS LACK OF LEADERSHIP

After receiving and reading the latest political flyer from Supervisor Dan Davis, we must all agree that he is unparalleled in one area, putting lipstick on a pig. Therefore, we would like to elaborate on some of his claims to success enumerated in this latest mail-out.

Mr. Davis claims success in "LOWERING DEBT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM".

FACT: Mr. Davis did, indeed, lower county debt BUT he did so by illegally taking $10 MILLION from the fund balance of the Berkeley County Water And Sanitation Authority. Statute clearly states that "revenue from a utility may only be used for the operations of that utility and for no other purposes". Water and Sanitation is defined by law as a utility. Mr. Davis, however,  determined it was a "department of BC government and had made an interdepartmental transfer of funds".  Unfortunately for Mr. Davis, his "determination" cannot supersede SC Statute.  

FACT: Mr. Davis, also, drastically "reformed" BC government. Through his manipulation of Council Rules, he "reformed" all Conservative influence from County Council. He and his coalition of Liberals on Council, executed a 4/4 tie vote, with Mr. Davis voting the tie breaker, on every policy and spending issue. This effort resulted in an inability for the Conservative members of Council to prevent the reckless spending of taxpayer money. This situation lasted for over 4 years until an additional Conservative was elected to Council in 2013.

Mr. Davis claims success in "ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE".

FACT: Indeed, vast improvements have been made to Hwy. 6 and Hwy. 17A since the implementation of the Local Option Sales Tax. In case you didn't know, this tax burden rests exclusively on the backs of the people of Berkeley County. However, there is one additional fact of which most people in BC are unaware.  Hwy. 6 and Hwy. 17A are STATE HIGHWAYS and are, therefore, the responsibility of the STATE. Mr. Davis made no issue of this fact to the State but, willingly, placed this additional burden on the backs of the BC taxpayers.

FACT: Mr. Davis could not have pursued his agenda without his 4 dependable votes on Council. Two of these supporting votes were Liberal Democrats. In one case, the vote of one Liberal Democrat was secured with the construction of a waterline. This Hwy. 311, 12 inch, waterline serves a total of less than 10 households. The line, also, terminates at the front door of said Councilman. In order to maintain the quality of the water in this line and to prevent poisoning the few people who use the water, the line must be purged on a daily bases. This operation results in literally millions of gallons of drinking water being dumped annually since installation in 2008. In order to establish full disclosure, there were other water lines installed in the district of the other Liberal Democrat. But, these lines were installed over the protest of that District's Democrat Councilman. Even he claimed these "improvements" were a waste of taxpayer dollars.

Mr. Davis claims that, over the last 7 years, he has "PROVIDED A BALANCED BUDGET".

FACT: South Carolina Law dictates that counties maintain a balanced budget.

Mr. Davis claims success in "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT".

FACT:  The deal for the establishment of Google in BC was being finalized during the transition from the last administration to that of Mr. Davis. Mr. Davis played no part in establishing the agreement. At that time, Mr. Davis made no secret of the fact that he disapproved of the Google deal. Since that time, in 2006, Google has expanded, with no input or involvement from Mr. Davis. However, at every opportunity, (including this flyer) Mr. Davis has taken full credit for the benefits Google's presence has provided to BC.

FACT: In raw numbers, over the last 7 years, Berkeley County has lost more industries than it has gained.

Mr. Davis claims success in "JOB CREATION".

FACT: During the last election cycle, Mr. Davis claimed to have created 2300 new jobs for the people of BC. Upon closer analysis, it was determined that the actual number of jobs created was 80, with the remainder listed as "possible jobs over the next 20 years".  This election cycle, we have been denied access to the list of supposed new employers used to establish this year's claims. Using deductive reasoning and a preponderance of the evidence, one could only conclude this year's actual numbers are comparable to those of last election cycle.

FACT: BC has the highest unemployment rate in the Tri-County area.

Mr. Davis claims to have taken a pay cut to balance the budget.

FACT: During his first budget process after he was elected for his first term, he included a $20,000 pay for himself while maintaining there was no money available for a County employee pay raise.

Mr. Davis possesses an uncanny ability to "cherry pick" from his record. He publicizes only the positive portions of his history while ignoring the true picture and the factual consequences of his actions. When examined as whole cloth, Mr. Davis has demonstrated poor leadership at every juncture of his tenure.  His years as Supervisor have resulted in a divided Council, a lack of employment opportunities for our citizens, and a waste of the potential of Berkeley County.

UPDATE:

We planned to end this post after covering the claims on Wednesday's flyer but, low and behold, yet another flyer arrived in the mail today containing even more outrageous claims and accusations. This latest piece of propaganda gets a bit more personal. Contained therein, are attacks not only on his opponent but, also, on members of County Council and the former administration.

ATTACKING HIS OPPONENT'S PROFESSION

In this latest attempt to secure votes, Mr. Davis disparages his opponent for being a L-A-W-Y-E-R. The tone of his remark would indicate he perceives a person engaged in such a profession to be unqualified to lead BC. When one examines Mr. Davis' resume, it becomes clear why he would take such a position. Mr. Davis can truthfully boast of two main accomplishment:

1. Mr. Davis was the Administrator for the City of Hanahan. This would sound impressive until you look closer at that pig. The day Mr. Davis began that job, Hanahan had a surplus of $1 MILLION. The day he left that job, Hanahan had a $3 MILLION deficit.

2. Mr. Davis was, also, the proprietor of a flea market. This shining star has shone brightest amidst his list of accomplishments.


ATTACKING HIS OPPONENT'S CONSERVATISM

Mr. Davis had to go back over a decade to find one single example to provide his "proof" for this statement. We had to go back but a year to find undeniable evidence in the form of Council minutes that Mr. Davis voted in lock step with the Liberal Democrats on County Council for over 4 years.

ATTACKING HIS OPPONENT AS "TAX AND SPEND"

Mr. Davis provided NO examples for this accusation against his opponent.

However, we can provide a few examples of Mr. Davis' supposed "Conservative" approach:

1. Mr. Davis spent $1.6 MILLION to purchase a swamp.
2. Mr. Davis wanted to spend $16 MILLION on the Carolina Nursery property on speculation.
3. Mr. Davis spent $2.4 MILLION on a waterline to nowhere.
4. Mr. Davis took $10 MILLION from Water and Sanitation's Fund Balance.
5. Mr. Davis was at the helm for TWO Local Option Sales Tax initiatives.
6. Mr. Davis was at the helm for increases in Water and Sanitation rates.
7. Mr. Davis was at the helm for the reassessment increases.
8. Mr. Davis IS at the helm for the purposed new Storm Water Management Fee.

Mr. Davis even alluded to the possibility that his nemesis may be poised for a return. (this obsession is verging on clinical) In his flyer, Mr. Davis uses terms like "Good Old Boy System of Government". He says his opponent will "return BC to high debt, high unemployment, and zero growth." Mr. Davis has "assumed" that all the voters of BC are uninformed as to the condition of their government. Mr. Davis has "assumed", by the use of buzz words, the voters can be fooled. Mr. Davis has made a huge mistake by bringing these issues to the attention of the voters. The truth of the matter is that BC NOW has unnecessary debt; BC NOW has high unemployment; and BC NOW has lower growth than what is possible.

It is passed the time that the voters of BC take the initiative to right this ship of state. We must rid the County of its dividers and seek out those who possess the leadership abilities to bring the differing factions together for the benefit of the County. Berkeley County has the potential to lead the State in every area. We have much of the necessary talent already seated on Council. With the addition of one more Conservative, we can maintain our strong Council form of government. We have a population standing in the wings ready to do the work required as soon as the jobs are available. We have the natural resources to accommodate any business that wishes to locate here as soon as we remove the impediments.  Now, all we need is the LEADERSHIP.

Please remember to vote next Tuesday, June 24th. For the sake of your County

VOTE JAMES LAW COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6

VOTE BILL PEAGLER COUNTY SUPERVISOR












Tuesday, June 17, 2014

RUNNING ON HIS RECORD?

In every stump speech and mail-out, Supervisor Dan Davis says he is running on his record. Let's all look at the unvarnished record of Supervisor Davis:


  • HE TOOK 29% OF OUR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF THAT WAS PROMISED TO US FROM THE FIRST LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (LOST)
  • HE ILLEGALLY TOOK $10 MILLION FROM THE FUND BALANCE OF THE BERKELEY COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION AUTHORITY.
  • HE CLOSED THE BC SATELLITE OFFICE IN GOOSE CREEK, COSTING TAXPAYERS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN TRAVEL EXPENSES DRIVING TO MONCKS CORNER TO CONDUCT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS.
  • HE SPENT 1.6 MILLION DOLLARS OF TAXPAYER MONEY TO BUY A SWAMP FOR HIS "DAN DAVIS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CAMPUS" THAT NEVER WAS.
  • HE SPENT 2.4 MILLION DOLLARS OF TAXPAYER MONEY TO BUILD A WATER LINE ON HWY. 311 THAT SERVES LESS THAN 10 HOUSEHOLDS JUST TO SECURE THE VOTE OF THAT AREA'S COUNCILMAN.
  • TO ACCOMPLISH HIS AGENDA,HE VOTED WITH THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS NEARLY 100% OF THE TIME FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS 
  • HE HAS BRAGGED ABOUT JOB CREATION ALTHOUGH BERKELEY COUNTY HAS THE HIGHEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA.
  • HE WAS SOLEY RESPONSIBLE, BY HIS MANIPULATION OF COUNCIL RULES, FOR THE TOTAL EXCLUSION OF CONSERVATIVE INFLUENCE ON COUNTY COUNCIL FOR 4 YEARS.
  • DURING HIS FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE, THROUGH RECKLESS SPENDING, HE REDUCED THE FUND BALANCE TO A LEVEL LOW ENOUGH THAT BERKELEY COUNTY WAS THREATENED WITH A REDUCTION IN THE BOND RATING.
  • HE FOUGHT TO THE LAST VOTE, AFTER A CONSERVATIVE MAJORITY WAS ESTABLISHED ON COUNCIL, TO DEFEAT LAST YEAR'S BUDGET THAT REALIZED A 1.8 MILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS. THIS YEAR, HE IS TRYING TO TAKE CREDIT FOR THE SURPLUS.

  • IN 2010, THROUGH HIS MANIPULATION, THE LEGALLY APPOINTED ACCOMMODATIONS TAX BOARD WAS REPLACED BY "HIS CHOICES". THE MINUTES OF THAT MEETING, (REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY, 2010) HAVE NEVER BEEN APPROVED AND RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC. HANDLING MINUTES OF A PUBLIC MEETING IN THIS MANNER IS CONTRARY TO SC LAW.
  • DURING HIS FIRST BUDGET PROCESS, HE GAVE HIMSELF A $20,000 RAISE. WHEN THIS FACT WAS DISCOVERED, THE RECORDS WERE "ARRANGED" TO SHOW THE RAISE TOOK PLACE OVER HIS FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE. HIS PAY RECORDS TELL THE STORY THOUGH.
Supervisor Davis brags of all the new jobs he has created.  Official records disagree. BC has the highest unemployment rate in the Tri-County. Last election cycle he claimed he had created 2300 new jobs in the previous year. Upon checking with the companies involved, our research team learned that 80 actual jobs had been created, with the remainder listed as "possible jobs" some time over the next 20 years. This election cycle, we were unable to gain access to the list of companies involved in the Supervisor's current claims, so we cannot give you the real information on those. This is transparency.
  • HE ATTEMPTED TO SPEND 16 MILLION DOLLARS OF TAXPAYER MONEY TO PURCHASE THE CAROLINA NURSERY PROPERTY ON HWY. 52 ON SPECULATION. ONLY THE OPPOSITION OF THE CONSERVATIVES ON COUNCIL PREVENTED THAT DISASTER.
  • UNDER THIS SUPERVISOR'S LEADERSHIP, BERKELEY COUNTY HAS LOST MORE BUSINESSES, INDUSTRY, AND JOBS THAN HAVE BEEN GAINED.
  • HE HAS DEDICATED MILLIONS OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS TOWARD THE SHEEP ISLAND INDUSTRIAL AREA. ONE EXAMPLE OF HIS SUCCESS: THE FOUNDATION INDUSTRY WAS GIVEN A FEE IN LIEU OF TAX (FILOT) AGREEMENT EXEMPTING IT FROM COUNTY TAXES FOR FORTY (40) YEARS.
  • HE HAS NEGLECTED OR DOWNRIGHT IGNORED THE NEEDS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES. MANY OF THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT'S CRUISERS HAVE OVER 250,000 MILES ON THEM.  MANY EMS VEHICLES BREAK DOWN ON CALLS. SOME RURAL AREAS DON'T EVEN HAVE EMS VEHICLES STATIONED IN THEIR AREA.
  • HE HAS NOT PROVIDED THE NEEDED STAFF FOR THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED JAIL DURING HIS TIME IN OFFICE. THE TOP FLOORS HAVE STOOD VACANT WHILE THE GROUND FLOOR EXPERIENCES UNACCEPTABLE AND DANGEROUS OVERCROWDING.
  • HE INSTALLED THE TECHNOLOGY TO BROADCAST THE COUNCIL MEETINGS ONLY AFTER BEING PRESSURED FOR OVER A YEAR BY THE CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AND THE BERKELEY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY.  HE COMPLIED ONLY AFTER PUBLIC PRESSURE GAINED THE ATTENTION OF THE MEDIA AND COULD NO LONGER BE IGNORED.


Supervisor Davis brags of economic development under his leadership.  The FACTS say otherwise. BC has lost more than it has gained.

Supervisor Davis brags about the budget surplus this year that resulted from last year's budget. He fought against that budget.

Supervisor Davis says he has created a more transparent government. His administration won't even provide a spread sheet on annual revenue to "some" members of Council or the list of companies involved in his job creation claim.

Supervisor Davis says he can't find money in the budget (without raising taxes) to address the needs of emergency services. He DID find the $1.6 million for the swamp and the $2.4 million for the waterline to nowhere.

Supervisor Davis says his administration is the most ethical in BC history. We would respectfully dispute that claim. He illegally replaced the Accommodations Tax Board, illegally took $10 million from the fund balance of the Berkeley County Water and Sanitation Authority, fails to provide requested financial information to members of Council, misleads the public on jobs created in the County, secures a support vote with unneeded and wasteful infrastructure projects, and is withholding the minutes of the February, 2010 council meeting.

Before everyone goes to the polls on June 24th, it is very important that you know all the facts about the candidates. In the case of Supervisor Davis, we encourage you to follow his request and  examine his record. None of the statement made here are opinion. There are official records, minutes of meetings, newspaper articles, and public statements to back up every assertion listed. Listen and learn BEFORE you vote.

Saturday, June 7, 2014

GE&P'S PICKS FOR TUESDAY

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

ANY ONE EXCEPT HENRY McMASTER


STATE TREASURE

CURTIS LOFTIS        BECAUSE OF THE INVESTMENT MESS


STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION

MEKA BOSKET CHILDS           SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE ATTACKED HER UNJUSTLY


ADJUTANT GENERAL

BOB LIVINGSTON        HE'S DONE A GOOD JOB SO FAR


COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE

HUGH E WEATHERS           SAME REASON AS LIVINGSTON


US SENATE

ANYBODY BUT LINDSEY

BRIGHT HAS A CONSERVATIVE VOTING RECORD TO SUPPORT HIS PROMISES
CASH IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ON ISSUES AND SMART.
CONNOR HAS RESPECTABLE MILITARY BACKGROUND, NO LEGISLATIVE RESUME
DUNN- KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE MAN
MACE IS OUT OF HER LEAGUE AND NEEDS MORE EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY

US SENATE (UNEXPIRED TERM)

TIM SCOTT-----TIM SCOTT-----TIM SCOTT


US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 06

LEON WINN   THIS MAN HAS A GREAT CHANCE OF BEATING CLYBURN IN NOV.


SHERIFF

WAYNE DEWITT

ADAMS IS A GOOD MAN BUT LACKS SUFFICIENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
SMOAK IS A GOOD MAN BUT HAS THE SAME DEFICIT


CLERK OF COURT

LEAH GUERRY DUPREE

MARY'S TIME HAS COME AND GONE


COUNTY SUPERVISOR

JERRY BECKLEY  because he's not Dan Davis or Bill Peagler


COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6

BARON THOMAS 1ST PICK
JAMES LAW 2ND PICK

THIS IS ANOTHER CASE OF ANYBODY BUT THE INCUMBENT


COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4

JIM ROYCE  1ST PICK
ALDO NAPOLI  2ND PICK


COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5

DENNIS FISH HAS THE FINANCIAL BACKGROUND REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION






Friday, June 6, 2014

TRUTH CAN BE AWKWARD

As it turns out, we just might actually be clairvoyant after all.    Earlier, we predicted that the reassessment letters would not be sent out until after the primary. Yesterday, we learned the letters will be mailed today. That means they will arrive on Monday, the day before the primary elections. At least this administration can say they went out BEFORE the primary. Disregard the fact that they should have been mailed out in May.

How many folks will have the time in that one day to pull their files and determine a clear picture of their new tax liability?

How will the media have time to report on the changes?

How will taxpayers have time to affix responsibility for the tax hike to the proper entity?

We can definitely answer all three of these questions.

AS SUPERVISOR DAVIS WELL KNOWS, NONE OF THESE THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.  BY THE TIME THE TAXPAYERS REALIZE WHAT HAS BEEN DONE, THE PRIMARY WILL BE IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR.

PSA:

Let's all look at the unvarnished record of Supervisor Davis:

HE TOOK 29% OF OUR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF THAT WAS PROMISED TO US FROM THE FIRST LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (LOST).

HE ILLEGALLY TOOK $10 MILLION FROM THE FUND BALANCE OF BCW&SA.

HE CLOSED THE BC SATELLITE OFFICE IN GOOSE CREEK, COSTING TAXPAYERS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN TRAVEL EXPENSES DRIVING TO MONCKS CORNER TO CONDUCT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS.

HE SPENT 1.6 MILLION DOLLARS OF TAXPAYER MONEY TO BUY A SWAMP FOR HIS "DAN DAVIS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CAMPUS" THAT NEVER WAS.

HE SPENT 2.4 MILLION DOLLARS OF TAXPAYER MONEY TO BUILD A WATER LINE ON HWY. 311 THAT SERVES LESS THAN 10 HOUSEHOLDS JUST TO SECURE THE VOTE OF THAT AREA'S COUNCILMAN.

HE VOTED WITH THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS NEARLY 100% OF THE TIME FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS TO ACCOMPLISH HIS AGENDA.

HE HAS BRAGGED ABOUT JOB CREATION ALTHOUGH BERKELEY COUNTY HAS THE HIGHEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA.

HE WAS SOLEY RESPONSIBLE, BY HIS MANIPULATION OF COUNCIL RULES, FOR THE TOTAL EXCLUSION OF CONSERVATIVE INFLUENCE ON COUNTY COUNCIL FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS.

DURING HIS FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE, THROUGH RECKLESS SPENDING, HE REDUCED THE FUND BALANCE TO A LEVEL LOW ENOUGH THAT BERKELEY COUNTY WAS THREATENED WITH A REDUCTION IN OUR BOND RATING.

HE FOUGHT TO THE LAST VOTE, AFTER A CONSERVATIVE MAJORITY WAS ESTABLISHED ON COUNCIL, TO DEFEAT LAST YEAR'S BUDGET THAT REALIZED A 1.8 MILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS.

IN 2010, THROUGH HIS MANIPULATION, THE LEGALLY APPOINTED ACCOMMODATIONS TAX BOARD WAS REPLACED BY "HIS CHOICES". THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING, (REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY, 2010) HAVE NEVER BEEN APPROVED AND RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC. HANDLING MINUTES OF A PUBLIC MEETING IN THIS MANNER IS CONTRARY TO SC LAW.

HE ATTEMPTED TO SPEND 16 MILLION DOLLARS OF TAXPAYER MONEY TO PURCHASE THE CAROLINA NURSERY PROPERTY ON HWY. 52 ON SPECULATION. ONLY THE OPPOSITION OF THE CONSERVATIVES ON COUNCIL PREVENTED THIS DISASTER.

UNDER THIS SUPERVISOR'S LEADERSHIP, BERKELEY COUNTY HAS LOST MORE BUSINESSES, INDUSTRY, AND JOBS THAN HAVE BEEN GAINED.

HE HAS DEDICATED MILLIONS OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS TOWARD THE SHEEP ISLAND INDUSTRIAL AREA. ONE EXAMPLE OF HIS SUCCESS: THE FOUNDATION INDUSTRY WAS GIVEN A FEE IN LIEU OF TAX (FILOT) AGREEMENT EXEMPTING IT FROM COUNTY TAXES FOR FORTY (40) YEARS.

HE HAS NEGLECTED OR DOWNRIGHT IGNORED THE NEEDS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES. MANY OF THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT'S CRUISERS HAVE OVER 250,000 MILES ON THEM.  MANY EMS VEHICLES BREAK DOWN ON CALLS. SOME RURAL AREAS DON'T EVEN HAVE EMS VEHICLES STATIONED IN THEIR AREA.

HE HAS NOT PROVIDED THE NEEDED STAFF FOR THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED JAIL DURING HIS TIME IN OFFICE. THE TOP FLOORS HAVE STOOD VACANT WHILE THE GROUND FLOOR EXPERIENCES UNACCEPTABLE AND DANGEROUS OVERCROWDING.

HE INSTALLED THE TECHNOLOGY TO BROADCAST THE COUNCIL MEETINGS ONLY AFTER BEING PRESSURED FOR OVER A YEAR BY THE CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AND THE BERKELEY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY.  HE COMPLIED ONLY AFTER PUBLIC PRESSURE GAINED THE ATTENTION OF THE MEDIA AND COULD NO LONGER BE IGNORED.

Supervisor Davis brags of economic development under his leadership.  The FACTS say otherwise. BC has lost more than it has gained.

Supervisor Davis brags of all the new jobs he has created.  Official records disagree. BC has the highest unemployment rate in the Tri-County. Last election cycle he claimed he had created 2300 new jobs in the previous year. Upon checking with the companies involved, our research team learned that 80 actual jobs had been created, with the remainder listed as "possible jobs" some time over the next 20 years. This election cycle, we were unable to gain access to the list of companies involved in the Supervisor's claims, so we cannot give you the real information on this year's claims. This is transparency.

Supervisor Davis brags about the budget surplus this year that resulted from last year's budget. He fought against that budget.

Supervisor Davis says he has created a more transparent government. His administration won't even provide a spread sheet on annual revenue to "some" members of Council or the list of companies involved in his job creation claim.

Supervisor Davis says he can't find money in the budget (without raising taxes) to address the needs of emergency services. He DID find the $1.6 million for the swamp and the $2.4 million for the waterline to nowhere.

Supervisor Davis says his administration is the most ethical in BC history. We would respectfully dispute that claim. He illegally replaced the Accommodations Tax Board, illegally took $10 million from the fund balance of BCW&SA, fails to provide requested financial information to members of Council, misleads the public on jobs created in the County, secures a support vote with unneeded and wasteful infrastructure projects, and is withholding the minutes of the February, 2010 council meeting.

Before everyone goes to the polls next Tuesday, it is very important that you know all the facts about the candidates. In the case of Supervisor Davis, we encourage you to examine his record. None of the statement made here are opinion. There are official records, minutes of meetings, newspaper articles, and public statements to back up every assertion listed. Listen and learn BEFORE you vote.