"By putting the people’s concerns first, I hope we can learn from each
other, learn from our disagreements, and reach compromises to benefit all of
our community."
Guest Blogger, Kristin Blais-candidate for the Mt. Airy Town Council
There’s something about an election
year that seems to bring out the worst in people. This year, is no different,
only, as a candidate I’m experiencing it first hand.
I have become the target
of my opponents who have continually attempted to defame me, as well as those
who support my candidacy for Mt. Airy Town Council. These attacks have been
aided by email to our citizens, as well as statements in public alleging my candidacy
for council is a conflict of interest, unethical and presents a majority vote
on council. All of these allegations are untrue, without merit and meant to
divert the citizens’ attention from the real issues they face as individuals, and
also the issues our town faces regarding its future viability. These attacks
have only made my resolve stronger and my message clearer – I am here to serve
the citizens of Mt. Airy.
This type of negative politicking is not pretty, but
it’s the way a certain group of people conspire when it comes to politics and an
election year in Mt. Airy. It’s time we, as a Town, put these ill advised
tactics to an end and concentrate on real issues; putting people before
politics!
One of the fundamental problems in
our election this year is even with the amount of public discourse in our town,
this group of individuals seem more concerned with holding onto their power and
positions, rather than listening and being open to new ideas. They don’t want
to acknowledge those who disagree with their philosophies; this
is not the mind set of good leaders, and can be detrimental to the future of our
Town. We must embrace the fact that disagreement is the fundamental foundation in
a democracy. Respectful, healthy debate can lead to positive change, for the
very simple reason- nobody is right all of the time.
I know I have made my message clear
to the people of Mt. Airy--your concerns come first! Whether the issue is
working to bring a variety of new businesses into town and supporting our current
local businesses, addressing the lack of parking downtown, working to find jobs
for our teens and adults, finding the solutions to our traffic concerns and speeding
through neighborhoods, seeking additional recreational facilities, controlling
our spending or making sure our public safety is not jeopardized, I hear you!
By putting the people’s concerns first, I hope we can learn from each
other, learn from our disagreements, and reach compromises to benefit all of
our community.
On May 7Th, we have the
opportunity to put our citizens first and the nasty politics last. Let’s
concentrate on the real issues that we face together to build a brighter future
for Mt. Airy!
Krsitin Blais Guest Blogger Candidate for the Mt. Airy Town Council
The following was submitted by Meghan Shipley of Mt. Airy
It seems there is a foul odor coming from the mouth of a town official. I received an e-mail sent out by our Mayor to his many followers. Some of those he thinks are loyal to him are very much against his views. Could it be?
In this e-mail to his “friends," he not only attacked two residents running for council, but he also attacked a current councilman, and a previous one. Is the Mayor running for Town Council?
It would appear that the Mayor has a slogan to help his friends get elected, ”they will vote as I tell them to vote." So much for the diversity of our town residents.
Perhaps the Mayor should refrain from sending e-mails and do what he was elected to do; listen to ALL the people.
In case you were not one of the selected few, allow me to tell you how Mr. Mayor ended his e-mail. A list of 5 different things for residents to do, none of which have anything to do with the finding out the facts and making a decision for themselves. However, if you put a sign in your yard for "his" candidate, he will personally come by your house for a visit and a drink! Lucky you! Or better yet, if you put a sign in your yard AND write a letter to the editor supporting Chris Everich, he will then leave you alone!
I have one question, Mr. Mayor, are trying to use your power and authority to influence the voters?
Are you a minion of the mayor, or are you a town resident that is constantly ignored because you have a different opinion?
Vote for Bob King and Kristin Blais. They will represent ALL citizens.
Meghan Shipley Guest Blogger This writer is a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission
I knew it would happen soon, I just didn't know when or who would be the culprit of the innuendo that Bob King is pro-growth. Nothing could be further from the truth. Todd Eudy has never met with me and talked to me about my opinions on growth so I find it interesting as to how he knows my feelings on the subject.
I am fully aware of the findings of the recent Mt. Airy Needs Assessment prepared by Mt. Airy BeLocal and the 2007 Survey completed by the Growth and Development Task Force. The citizens of Mt. Airy are not interested in any residential growth that is not supported with infrastructure upgrades; neither am I. This is my home, too.
Let me tell you what I am interested in and what I do stand for.
#1) I am interested in the findings of the BeLocal survey that suggests the citizens would like to see more of a variety of business in Town. There are vacant buildings and empty lots. The Town should actively be seeking potential opportunities to fill these spaces with thriving businesses to serve our neighbors while strengthening our commercial tax base. This will also provide jobs for both our residents and our growing teenage demographic.
#2) I am interested in the continued revitalization of our downtown. Several plans have been presented to our Planning Commission concerning the Rail Yard and the F&M Bank building. Once the requirements of our Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance have been met by the owner, approved by the Planning Commission and the Town Council, construction should begin.
#3) I am interested in improving our infrastructure, ensuring we have adequate water supply now and in the future and discussing traffic on Main Street and other areas of Town. I am interested in resurrecting the idea of the Rising Ridge Road Connector that will relieve traffic on Main Street and Rt.27 and create another north/south artery as an alternative.
#4) I know that the supporters of the current administration consider me to be a "wild card;" they are not sure if my vote will be conducive to their agenda, therefore they want to portray me as pro-growth as a scare tactic. Pro-Growth and Pro-Developer are terms that have been used over the past 6 years to scare residents. However, I am not pro-growth. I am pro- Mount Airy. My philosophy is that we must all work together. The business community, the development community, the residential communities and the government. We all have a stake in the outcome and the future of our Town.
#5) I am interested in beginning the discussion of a community center. It is what most people stated they would like to see. With everything else there needs to be open, honest , transparent and civil discussion on what we want and how we intend to pay for it.
#6) I am interested in finally, after more than a decade, seeing the Rails to Trails project come to fruition. I am interested in bringing together all the players that need to make it happen, reaching consensus and moving forward.
#7) I am interested in finding solutions. Solutions can only come from frank and civil discussions, and this letter from Mr. Eudy does not make for a good start to frank and civil discussion. As to the conversation on civility, this does not mean that if we disagree with others on the Town Council that we are uncivil. Civility is the manner in which the discussion is handled. Constant interruptions by others, attack style tactics, mus-characterization of statements and individuals, frequent berating from supporters at meetings are just some of the ways that those that claim to have the higher ground when dealing with dissent have acted. This is what must be curtailed. I was taught manners as a very small child, and will use those teachings in every situation.
Mr. Eudy, until you have sat down with me, and can say with certainty that you know who I am, you know about my philosophy and my beliefs, you have zero credibility. You have allowed yourself to be strung along by those who insist we go back to the attack days of the past; the days that tore this town apart. I will have nothing to do with tearing down my fellow candidates; I will not play along with your game of deceit. Truth always wins. Integrity always prevails. Honesty is always the best policy. Character is what our Town is made of. On your next rampage, I hope you will think twice about writing a letter about Bob King.
Thank you to the Mt. Airy Blog for allowing this post.
It’s All About Civility as Mount Airy Enters a New Political Season
The question on most residents’ minds is will this be a dog eat dog race as usual in Mount Airy? Or is it high time for Mount Airy’s elected officials to work together for the future and good of its residents?
It’s not a secret that Mount Airy is known for its contentious political battles. Mount Airy has always been divided by a county line, however, over the past seven years, the divide has grown deeper, often rearing its ugly head every month at the town council table. In fact, in the recent Town Needs Assessment the number one concern on residents’ minds is the lack of civility in town government.
Many residents are concerned about the constant never-ending personal attacks via the editorial pages, email and face-to-face exchanges at town council meetings. When leaders are constantly at each other’s throats, it hurts the reputation of the town.
You know it’s bad when they call in the “big guns.” Where has Todd Eudy been hiding? Under a rock? Isn’t he the guy who barely shows up for Water and Sewer Commission meetings, but Pat Rockinberg and gang argue he can stay on even though the council developed rules and guidelines for such instances. Well, yes…I believe he’s the guy.
In this weeks Gazette, Eudy states
“I appreciate how he (the Mayor) frequently references and carries out the vision of our residents as reflected in the 2007 Town Survey.”
Let’s gets one thing straight. The 2007 survey was analyzed only for political purposes serving the Rockinberg anti-growth, anti- business political machine agenda. If Rockinberg was really behind what the residents wanted, he wouldn’t have promoted a “not in my back yard” response to the Rigler Annexation proposing a community center. A community center that 63% of the residents said they wanted in the infamous 2007 survey.
Mount Airy will be much better represented when the new survey is completed by the Be Local, Mount Airy group. Results will be analyzed objectively by those who do not have an agenda or a political ax to grind.
In 2006, Eudy did nothing but bring hate to our community. Divide and conquer was his motto. He savagely attacked three council members who worked tirelessly for this community trying to bring the amenities that this community needed and still does. I’ve made many friends on the"other side" since that time I would never want this community to go backwards in time. The kind of venom and animosity Eudy brings to the table is what we all must stand up against and demand better. I hope residents will see Eudy for what he really is, a shit stirrer, and understand the reasons why he is suddenly surfacing--there's an election year coming right up.
Do you remember “The Quorum?” How could you forget? Well, one could argue that’s exactly what we have now with Pyatt, Strong and Helt; Helt being the wild card for sure. You never know which way the wind is blowing with Helt, but typically and as of late…it blows towards Rockinberg and gang. (BTW, who he has positioned in every commission and every nook and cranny of our Town’s government.)
This new “Quorum” is anti-economic development and developer, anti business, anti work where you live if possible, anti collaboration of all stakeholders in the community, and with the exception of Helt on occasion, have shown they are not willing to embrace different ideas, solutions, recommendations and suggestions in order to work together to solve problems.
They don't even accept the notion that we have any problems.
Leaders have vision. Leaders can see things from all angles and embrace different ways of looking at a situation, issue or problem. Leaders embrace their team and work with each person to develop a healthy, strong, professional relationship among colleagues.
Those are not the traits of our current Mayor.
Don’t agree with his opinion? He will write a letter to the editor instead of discussing in a mature, business like, adult manner. If you write a letter regarding your opinion, he sicks one of his goons after you. (Eudy, Blatchford, Basement Boy Falletta, Curley) Want to obtain documents under Freedom of Information as a resident? He will charge you. Want to be annexed in to Town (not a resident) he will go to bat for you! (Hmm. I wonder what the politicians were going to get in return?)
You may think he’s doing a bang up job, but I ask you this Mount Airy; Since he’s become Mayor...
Has he fostered an environment where business feels confident? NO.
Has he worked with MAMSA, Economic Development and the Planning Commission to create a strong foundation where business is encouraged and welcomed into our community? NO.
Has he utilized the 2007 survey and it’s findings to bring a community center or something for teens to do? NO.
A middle school for Frederick County? NO. (In fact, he didn't even know that the Frederick County students no longer attended New Market Middle.)
Has he taken the steps to come up with solutions to Mount Airy’s long standing infrastructure problems, such as Water, Sewer and Traffic? NO.
There’s been much discussion lately about our “reserve” funds. The reserve funds have been sitting, earning interest from impact fees developers are required to pay for FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Wake up Mount Airy. Those funds aren't for emergencies or to balance the Mayor’s Budget. Those funds are a promise to YOU, the residents who have been waiting for two decades for Mount Airy to get with the program and fix it’s infrastructure problems.
Shame on you, Todd Eudy or anyone else who thinks this Mayor is showing leadership. Real leadership starts with action; not false promises, lots of empty talk…. and most of all, spin.
When we vote for Town Council, Mayor, or anyone for that matter, there should be a better vetting process so residents can really get to know the truth about their choices.What do we know about the Mayor? What kind of budget experience does he have?
In a small Town, you often don't know who you've voted for until its' too late. Unfortunately, that's the case right here in our own, small, charming Mount Airy. Not really so charming sometimes, huh?
In a small Town, people knock at your door and tell you lies about the other candidates and what they believe in. Tip: Be careful of people who talk about other candidates more than they talk about themselves; it may mean they are hiding information, or fabricating information as a distraction to what they're really all about. Once you've cast your ballot, it's too late.
Councilman David Blais is a councilman who speaks from his heart. His only agenda is doing right by the Mount Airy taxpayers. He asks the hard questions. He stands his ground. He is not intimidated by the good old boy (and one girl) network. I admire Councilman Blais for his tenacity and passion to protect our tax dollars, while at the same time looking after the long term viability of the Town.
Below is Councilman Blaise's letter to the editor and his contribution to the Mount Airy Blog this week. It's titled "I'm dizzy form the spin." This Councilman speaks the truth. There's one thing residents want in this Town. The Truth. They are tired of the incivility and down right nastiness at Town Hall. We can't find common ground and solutions to our problems when certain people continue to write letters that are both misleading and misguided. These are the same people who knocked at your door during the last campaign. I encourage residents to take the time to find the facts and encourage local media to do a better job vetting local candidates.
I'm dizzy from the spin
Many things spin: a child's top, a pinwheel, tires on a vehicle. But the best example of spin I found this week is Bruce Curley's spin on the position of Councilwoman Wendi Peters and myself in regard to Mount Airy's emergency operations plan ("Agreements are crucial in the event of a disaster," Letters, The Gazette, May 19).
First, let me make it clear that Ms. Peters and I 100 percent support an emergency operations plan that will fit our town and the surrounding community. What I did not support was the vagueness in the language of the memorandum of understanding presented by Mayor Pat Rockinberg.
Mr. Curley points out that this is a "legal document" created and signed in advance between local government and service providers. While he is correct that it is an agreement, nothing binds the town to use those service providers, so the legal enforceability may not necessarily exist.
The mayor presented the memorandum of understanding commenting that it was important so local businesses could not "gouge us" in a time of emergency. Ms. Peters commented that she found it disconcerting that the mayor often speaks of "small-town charm," but felt the need to present a document to keep local businesses from "gouging" us in a time of emergency.
Ms. Peters gave examples of local businesses supporting those in need in times of emergency. Ms. Peters merely voiced a concern. I do not find this unreasonable.
While it is true that if the town faces a disaster, using local businesses might not be a likely option. But I believe that we should attempt to patronize local businesses first, not only for economic reasons, but also because their services are right here in our community.
Thirdly, Mr. Curley writes that I continually objected to helping anybody outside of town. That is a blatant falsehood. What I objected to was the wording in the memorandum of understanding that did not define (a) exactly where we would provide help outside of town and (b) if we provided help outside of town, who would pay the bill? I could not, in good conscience, support something that places any additional burdens upon our taxpayers to pay for services for individuals who do not live in our town.
I required clarification of these two issues, and never objected to providing services to people outside of town. In fact, the mayor agreed with my analysis and praised me for my concern.
Mr. Curley's spin is unbelievable and clearly contrived to misrepresent what I stated. Bruce, please get your facts straight and stop spinning this issue. We need unity in our town among the elected officials and the community; misrepresenting statements does more harm than good.
--On Economic Development, Our Commercial Tax Base and Living Where You Work..
Perhaps it's time for a new survey?
It appears we have a Mayor who really isn’t getting the big picture of why economic development is so important for Mount Airy. At February 23rd's special meeting of the Economic Development Commission and the Town Council, the Mayor said>>
“I don't see a huge push or need for Economic Development beyond what we already have, we already have a good mix.”
There in lies the problem.
The philosophy of the Mayor, 2 councilman (Pyatt and Strong) and the entire Planning and Zoning Board towards the “greedy developers” is ‘go away.’ The Mayor also said>>
“We need economic development and the business here more as a convenience.”
He went on to say that the residents need to make more of an “effort” to support local businesses to ensure their survival. He states>>
"How we can help our residents and these businesses is to foster these businesses only as a convenience. If we don't support the businesses here in Mount Airy, those conveniences will go away. What I think EDC should focus on to help to foster these businesses and keep them thriving is a shop where you live campaign. We can educate these people, because if we don't frequent these businesses, we're not going to have them. I think that will help build our commercial tax base and keep our businesses thriving."
Really?
Don’t get me wrong; I try to frequent our local businesses as much as possible. I would hope other residents do the same; I mean, who wants to drive to Frederick, Columbia or Germantown? But the Mayor has it all wrong. It’s not the resident’s responsibility to patronize local businesses in order for them to survive. I, along with my fellow residents make our own choices when it comes to shopping for groceries, gas, eating out etc. It's a free society. That’s how it works.
Oh and by the way Mr. Mayor, encouraging a shop where you live campaign in town is just one component of EDC. Shopping here in Town will not grow the commercial tax base.Only new businesses opening their doors will add to the commercial tax base.
It’s the Town’s responsibility and in the Town’s best interest to ensure the Town remains a viable, attractive and welcoming place to start a business. A diversified business sector brings additional foot traffic for other businesses and creates a climate that would entice residents to make the choice to stay local more often.
The word “developer” is a bad word in this town, and the development community has been treated very poorly. Half the residents in this Town wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the development community and for the good hearted life long residents who said YES to us moving to their Town to raise our kids and open our businesses.
EDC Commission member Frank Dertzbaugh said “If we can’t at least bring potential investors in the door, and get them through at least a concept, then they will lose interest with all the other hurdles they will have along the way which are many.”
It’s an uphill battle to even get a project to the concept stage. It has become the mission of this administration and the Planning and Zoning Commission to create an atmosphere of negativity with no creative out of the box solutions to infrastructure challenges.
It's no secret that Mount Airy has a water issue...it's been that way for nearly two decades. The truth? These Town officials don’t want to find water. They don’t want to find a solution. The Mayor said so himself>>
"We have water for every resident in Mt. Airy now; I don't see a huge deficiency. I don't think we need big ground water and that's one of the things I campaigned on. We don't need these big resources. We have water resources.Now we need some more to build out center street. We are limited and I don't think we need to take great gains to change what we already have."
How quickly we forget when we hit a dry spell? If it were really up to them, they would seal the Mt. Airy borders. Perhaps they should just build a fence?
EDC member Mike VantSant said "there are a couple of very key things in the enabling legislation, and one that jumps right out at me is to promote the ability to work closer to home.” To which the Mayor replied>>
"A lot of people had a choice when they moved to Mount Airy of places to live and working the same area, while that can be some what desirable, I don't think that's the number one desire of the people that live here, to have their job immediately adjacent to where they work."
Wow! I'll say it again.. Really?
The Mayor is out of touch with reality and with most residents and business owners in this Town. If we have the opportunity to work closer to home, most people would jump on that, that doesn't mean we want to become an "employment hub." It just means that we create more opporutnity whether it means more jobs for our Teens, stay at home Moms or business professionals.
Most businesses are eager to see business development. Businesses want to grow. They want the town to be a place where prospective business owners can come and be treated with respect, given an honest process and not subject to the political BS of the almighty Planning and Zoning commission.
Businesses in Mt. Airy-if you want to grow and prosper, it’s time to take a stand against the unorthodox treatment of our development community. Stand up if you believe Planning and Zoning, Economic Development, and the Town Council should all work in concert to create an atmosphere that is conducive for economic growth and vitality in our small Town.
Four years ago, Frank Johnson and his so called team made huge promises as they were overwhelmingly swept into office. They said, “We can do better, and Together we can.” Here is part of an excerpt from then candidate Johnson’s website:
“Together, we can do it. We can make Mt Airy a shining example of what can be achieved when a community comes together to serve each other. This is not something I am offering you; it is something I am asking of you. Work with me, work with yourselves, to create a new community plan to provide a true vision for this generation. If we do, this town will truly be your town, our town – a place to call home, and a home that has a place and a voice for everyone. Together, we can.”
Most Mount Airy residents wanted to believe they could. At the end of the day, we all want the same thing; Mount Airy to remain a quaint and charming small town, not a Germantown or Columbia; a safe place to raise our families; a way to connect to other Mount Airy neighbors and friends even though our town is divided by a county line;just the right mix of restaurants and retail so we don’t always have to leave town to find what we need; infrastructure that supports those who are already here before any additional residential growth occurs.
Every two-four years, we get to evaluate if our elected officials have met their goals and objectives. We call it an election. We the people, get to evaluate if those who were elected, have stayed true to the pledges they made, to work for the people.
Did the Johnson/Nelson/Woodhull/...Pyatt/Everich team make the grade? Did they fulfill their promises and transform Mount Airy into a community where all residents are heard and everyone has a voice? Were the challenges we faced met head on? Were all citizens called to join together to help problem solve and reach consensus?
Hmmm… I don’t recall receiving that phone call? I am sure they tried to call, but I must not have been home.
They said “we can do better.” Mayor Frank Johnson resigned in February of 2009. He only made it through slightly more than half of his term. Is this what you call “coming together?” How can we work with you if you’re not even here? Is this the vision we want for Mount Airy?
They said “we can do better.” John Woodhull resigned in June of 2009, only getting through three quarters of his term. John was the water guru, and put his faith in Gillis Falls. So, where's the water John? John Woodhull never intended to find water for Mount Airy. He talked the talk alright, but when it came right down to it, his thought was if we solved the water problem, we would become Columbia. John Woodhull was not pro Mount Airy, he was pro his own agenda.
They said “we can do better.” Frederick County has yet to build a middle school closer to our Town.
They said “we can do better.” Carroll County has yet to renovate Mount Airy Middle, or address the issue of overcrowding other than placing the entire 6th grade in portable classrooms.
They said “we can do better.” The Growth and Development Task Force, led by Pat Rockinberg put together a Town survey, but I’m not sure they heard the plea of the residents who overwhelmingly stated the need for additional recreational opportunities in Town. Once again, they voted against a proposed community recreation center/sports complex on the Rigler property, which would have been paid for by the developer, not by the taxpayers.
They said “we can do better.” Economic Development was at a stand still under the leadership of John Woodhull. After his resignation councilwoman Wendi Peters took over as council liaison and initiated an Economic Development Work plan.
So, would you say Mt. Airy is a shining example? Or more like a falling star? The results are in Mount Airy! Johnson-Woodhull-Nelson-Pyatt-Everich. Together, they didn’t.
We need elected officials who will provide the leadership, the experience and the commitment to tackle the job and finish the job.
We need leaders who have the passion and the understanding to work with the county and state for the sake of our children and the future generations of our Town. Leaders who understand diplomacy, who have the ability to remain composed in the face of adversity and who do not go on rants or tirades thatdamage the reputation of our Town.
We need leaders who aren't cherry picked and coached by the same motley crew who brought us Johnson-Nelson-Woodhull and are only interested in protecting their investment, protecting their view and carrying out their power-trip agenda.
We can do better! The time is now to look at the choices we have in front of us and decide if we want to talk the talk and walk the walk.
My name is Donnamarie Needle, and I’mmarried to Norm Needle, my husband of 21 years. We have two children; Josh, age 15 is a freshman at Linganore High School and Alexa Rae, age 11 is a fifth grader at Twin Ridge Elementary School. Josh plays percussion for theLinganore HS Marching Bandandhe’salsothe drummer in his own band. Alexa swims competitively for the Health Unlimited Hurricanes and The Mount Airy Ridge Seals and plays club soccer for LUYAA’s Black Venom, a WAGS team.
We moved to Mount Airy in 1996 when Josh was 18 months old. Like many Mount Airy residents, we were attracted by Mount Airy’s small town charm and thought it would be a perfect place to raise a family, away from the congestion, crime and big development of Germantown and Montgomery County. We liked the idea of being part of a small, close knit community within walking distance to schools, downtown shopping, a bite to eat or a Sunday stroll for ice cream.
Mount Airy is our home, and I’m proud to be able to give our children the opportunity to grow up in a Town where everyone really does know your name. For the most part, Mount Airy has been good to us, with the exception of politics, or should I say the political shenanigans that we have witnessed over the years.
How it all started.
During the summer of '99 Mount Airy imposed a water ban. Apparently, during times of drought, Mount Airy had difficulty with its water supply. (Really?) If you recall the summer of ‘99, it was pretty brutal and a water ban with two small children didn't make for a fun summer.
Needless to say, I wasn’t thrilled with being cooped up inside all day, banned from filling up a baby pool or running the sprinkler for some relief. Why didn’t Mount Airy have enough water? Who was doing something about it? Why was the Town continuing to permit the building of new homes in Summit Ridge and Twin Ridge and other parts of Town while all of Mount Airy was under a water ban?
With a 5-year old and 9 month old in tow, I decided to march right up to Town Halland lodge my complaints directly to Jerry Johnson, the Town Mayor. He seemed empathetic to the plight of a young mother without a sprinkler and listened intently to my passionate protest, however, it was apparent that his hands were tied.
I came away from that protest with the realization that we obviously didn’t do enough research on adequate infrastructure or Town politics when we selected Mount Airy as the perfect place to raise a family. Soon after I became aware that schools located .5 miles from our home were only for Carroll County residents and that our kids would attend Middle School and High School way beyond the Town limits.
There were many questions. Why didn’t Frederick County have more than just an elementary school in Town? Had we chosen the wrong side of Town to live? Besides, what crazy person decided to put a county line right through the middle of a Town anyway? The entire school thing never made any sense so when there was a rumor about a possible Mount Airy High School in 2005, I got involved. That was the moment of my descent into politics.
Political shenanigans; that’s the reason for this blog. Tina Grogg's article in The Grogg Report not only tells it like it is, but what perfect timing! As we sit here with only a few days left until Mount Airy's next election, the old fear-mongering "crew" has surfaced. Over the next few days we will introduce the truth about Mount Airy's Crazy Town politics. I hope you will follow along with me and my fellow bloggers on our journey to Election Day 2010, as we expose the shenanigans and focus on how Mount Airy really can do better! Yes we can!
