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Originally Posted by old timer  I'll leave Mr. Sherer out of this discussion -- his four years on the DC Commission and his support or non-support of various issues, from getting the Events Center built and giving endless money to Global Entertainment for doing nothing, to enforcement of driving laws and rules, et al. are public record. He liked everyone.
Monte: Smart CPA in private agri related business; probably more critical of numbers and review of spending than others. Quiet. Wife works for Chamber which might be an issue. Seems he would demand better follow-up to mass amounts of money given groups, such as Boot Hill Museum, etc. and audits of same.
Dorothy: Long serving county employee, knows area, has critical view of immigrant issues, would probably be a good replacement for better aspects of Mr. Lee. Well read on issues.
Brian: Bright, well-spoken and very well informed. Was most clear on tax issues. Does wear religion to much for my taste, but sincere. Question on the consulting fee received from Mr. Huelskamp was not asked. Probably, in the end, would be subject to established political pressures since he wants a future in Republican politics.
Weakness of the forum was the moderator only asking certain questions and the audience not being allowed follow-up questions. Audience was limited to one written question passed to moderator. Hard to believe that there were NO questions asked about illegals issues, etc. Not a debate. |
OT,
I disagree with you.
There was one question that was asked for all the canidates: "In light of the possibility of a watered down State immigration reform law, would you support tougher immigration laws in our sanctuary city?"
Mr. Webber said he would not support tougher laws. Stating that it was a State and Federal issue.
Mr. Sherer side stepped the question as did Dorothy Faulker. Claiming the same lame excuse as Mr. Webber.
Mr. Monty Brockleman, stood up and said, "to answer the question, Yes!" He then explained his answer, baiscally saying, if he and others are expected to obey our laws so should the immigrants.
Brockleman gave the best answers to most all the questions.
OT, you're right, not much of a debate. However, I don't think it was designed or intended to be one. (for obvious reason) all the canidate are basically on the same page as far as property taxes, sales taxes, the sec, the casino, city sevices, distribution of wnd funds, etc.
In other words, Everthing is going as planned and scheduled.