We now have 3 people reading our Blog in Germany. All other viewers are in the United States.
If these three viewers are connected to Schultz, thank you for reading. Please, please, please talk with our Supervisors about jobs at Schultz for the unemployed people who live in Tunica. We are glad you are here. Our citizens just need jobs and maybe you can help.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
This ain't Madison, WI
So, now we know the Board of Supervisors is going to borrow more money and take on more debt in order to purchase land from the same landowner who sold us the Schultz site.
How do I know this isn't Madison, WI? NO ONE IS PROTESTING AT THE COURTHOUSE. NO ONE HAS CALLED IN THE MEDIA. BET YOU HAVEN'T EVEN CALLED YOUR SUPERVISOR TO COMPLAIN. In Wisconsin when their government goes against the wishes of the people, the people head to the state capital. So, you agree with this decision?
Apparently, Tunicans are even so scared of their public officials that they won't even reply to this blog. I know you are reading it. There is a manager's site that is hidden from public view. If you Google Tunica and Transparency, this site comes up on the first page. Lots of people are reading but Tunicans are not doing.
Sadly, Tunica is not like Madison, WI. We like it when our government abuses us. We like it so much that we keep putting the same "Good Ole Boys" back in office. Anybody want to buy a house?
Oh, and about calling the media. Don't bother. The Memphis TV stations only come when "certain people" call.
How do I know this isn't Madison, WI? NO ONE IS PROTESTING AT THE COURTHOUSE. NO ONE HAS CALLED IN THE MEDIA. BET YOU HAVEN'T EVEN CALLED YOUR SUPERVISOR TO COMPLAIN. In Wisconsin when their government goes against the wishes of the people, the people head to the state capital. So, you agree with this decision?
Apparently, Tunicans are even so scared of their public officials that they won't even reply to this blog. I know you are reading it. There is a manager's site that is hidden from public view. If you Google Tunica and Transparency, this site comes up on the first page. Lots of people are reading but Tunicans are not doing.
Sadly, Tunica is not like Madison, WI. We like it when our government abuses us. We like it so much that we keep putting the same "Good Ole Boys" back in office. Anybody want to buy a house?
Oh, and about calling the media. Don't bother. The Memphis TV stations only come when "certain people" call.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Updated Contributions
Additions to this list since the last posting are indicated by a square.
This is a list of candidates and who has contributed to their respective campaigns. Don't jump to any conclusions if you don't recognize a name or they are not from Tunica. The contributor could be anyone...an old friend, a relative, an old college buddy...who just wants to support the candidate. If you have a question, ask the candidate. You have a right to know and a responsibility to be informed. Some of this updated information does not make sense to me from my notes. When I have a moment, I will go back to the Courthouse and will make any corrections. Hey, any complaints, keep them to yourself. At least I’m trying to give you a little bit of the information you need to make an informed decision. What are you doing to bring "change" to Tunica County?
Incumbent for Constable of the Northern District: Eugene Bridges
Contributor: Keller Pawn; local; $500.00.
Incumbent for Supervisor in District #2: Cedric Burnett
(Note: This information is taken from the 8 Jul 2011 report. There are no dates listed for the date the contributions were made; there were no disbursements and the cash on hand was left blank. Contributors information is incomplete.)
Contributor: Sam Keys; Jackson, MS; $250.00
Contributor: Elizabeth Garner: Jackson, MS; $250.00
Contributor: Steve Pittman; Jackson, MS; $400.00
Contributor: Carol Smith; Meridian, MS; $400.00
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Canada, Joe Lee "Doc"
***Contributor: David Williams; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Gene Davis; Germantown, TN; $300.00.
***Contributor: Sharon Austin; Orange Park, FL; $100.00.
***Contributor: Michelle Springer; Nashville, TN; $200.00.
***Contributor: Williams;Meridianville, AL; $100.00.
***Contributor: Dr. Jacob O. Ogunlada; Memphis, TN; $100.00.
***Contributor: Carolyn Jackson, not listed; $100.00.
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Steve Chandler
***Contributor: Sheawanna Woods; local; $276.06.
***Contributor: David Melton; local; 400.00.
***Contributor: Melissa Williams; Charlotte, NC; $1,400.00.
Contributor: Delores Hardiman; local; $200.00
Candidate for Supervisor in District #5: McKinley Daley
***Contributor: Dolly Hudson; local; $100.00
Contributor: No one listed; not listed; $100.00
Contributor: No one listed; not listed; $350.00
Incumbent for Justice Court Judge for the Northern District: Ellis W. Darby
***Contributor: William Gidden; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Tunica Rentals; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Tucker, Seldon, Tucker; local; $250.00.
Contributor: McLean Grain; local; $500.00.
Incumbent Supervisor for District #1: James E. Dunn
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
Contributor: Richard Corkern; Jackson, MS; $500.00; to date $1,000.00
Candidate for Constable for the Southern District: Omar Elkouz
***Contributor: Donald Pruett; Arlington, TN; $390.00.
Candidate for Supervisor for District #4: Linda Fay Engle-Harris
***Contributor: Tinsley Sims; local; $20.00.
Candidate for Tax Assessor/Collector: Angie Floyd
***Contributor: Kenny & Angie Floyd; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Green Scape, Inc.; not listed; $250.00.
***Contributor: No one listed; not listed; $50.00.
***Contributor: Charles & Shirley Pitts; not listed, $500.00.
***Contributor: No one listed; not listed; $100.00.
Candidate for Tax Assessor/Collector: Leigh Graves
***Contributor: Battle Farms; local; $1,500.00.
***Contributor: Shea Leatherman; local; $750.00.
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Dexter Green
***Contributor: Shirley Miller; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: Ben Elliott; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Brad Cobb; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Vicki Mauney; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Louise Henningway; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Gene Brown; Jackson, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Willie Green; Jackson, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Rosetta Bell; Canton, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Eloise McClinton; Southaven, MS; $50.00.
***Contributor: Fulton & Antrie Caston; Raymond, MS; $75.00.
***Contributor: Sandra Jackson; Jackson, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Jean Woodley; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Howard Hollins; Webb, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Nick Floyd; Mendenhall, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Chris & Marie McGowan; Horn Lake, MS; $50.00.
***Contributor: Nathan Bendenstill; Hernando, MS; $25.00.
***Contributor: Jack Day Perry; local; $300.00.
***Contributor: A. T. Tucker; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: M/M Charles Berry; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: William Dulaney; local; $65.00.
***Contributor: Kathleen Gann; local; $50.00.
Incumbent Sheriff: K. C. Hamp, Sr.
***Contributor: Battle Fish North; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Ewing Enterprises; not listed; $500.00. (5 Jan 2011)
***Contributor: Tunica County Farms; Memphis, TN; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Lawson Bail Bonding; Cleveland, MS; $300.00.
Contributor: Ewing Enterprises; not listed; $500.00. (3 Mar 2011)
Contributor: Ed and Susie White; local; $1,000.00.
Incumbent for Supervisor District#5: William E. Pegram
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
Incumbent Circuit Clerk: Sharon Reynolds
***Contributor: American Dream; Southaven, MS; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Battle Fish North; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Texasco; local; $30.00.
***Contributor: A4H; local; $30.00.
Candidate for Superintendent District #1: Thomas Swindoll
(This candidate lists the total amount of contributions as $8200.00.
The amounts below equal $3550.00.)
***Contributor: John Almond; local; $300.00.
***Contributor: Nolan Cannon; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Melton Dunn; Clarksdale, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Shea Leatherman; local; $750.00.
***Contributor: Penn Owen, III; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Jack Day Perry; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Kenny Piel; local; $250.00.
***Contributor: Whittington-Sanders; local; $500.00.
Incumbent Chancery Court Clerk: Susie White
***Contributor: Whittington-Sanders; local; $550.00.
Contributor: Ray Smith; local; $250.00.
Incumbent Supervisor for District 4: Bobby E. Williams
(Couldn’t figure this out from the reports. This incumbent is listing an aggregate year-to-date for Samuel Keys as $1450.00 and for Elizabeth Garner as $1700.00. When I have time, I will go back and look at this one again. Or as stated above, if this information interests you, call the candidate.)
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Jimmie/Carol Smith; Meridian, MS; $400.00.
***Contributor: Steve Pittman; Jackson, MS; $400.00.
Candidate for Supervisor for District 3: Phillis Williams
Contributor: Steve Gelvin; local; $200.00.
This is a list of candidates and who has contributed to their respective campaigns. Don't jump to any conclusions if you don't recognize a name or they are not from Tunica. The contributor could be anyone...an old friend, a relative, an old college buddy...who just wants to support the candidate. If you have a question, ask the candidate. You have a right to know and a responsibility to be informed. Some of this updated information does not make sense to me from my notes. When I have a moment, I will go back to the Courthouse and will make any corrections. Hey, any complaints, keep them to yourself. At least I’m trying to give you a little bit of the information you need to make an informed decision. What are you doing to bring "change" to Tunica County?
Incumbent for Constable of the Northern District: Eugene Bridges
Contributor: Keller Pawn; local; $500.00.
Incumbent for Supervisor in District #2: Cedric Burnett
(Note: This information is taken from the 8 Jul 2011 report. There are no dates listed for the date the contributions were made; there were no disbursements and the cash on hand was left blank. Contributors information is incomplete.)
Contributor: Sam Keys; Jackson, MS; $250.00
Contributor: Elizabeth Garner: Jackson, MS; $250.00
Contributor: Steve Pittman; Jackson, MS; $400.00
Contributor: Carol Smith; Meridian, MS; $400.00
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Canada, Joe Lee "Doc"
***Contributor: David Williams; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Gene Davis; Germantown, TN; $300.00.
***Contributor: Sharon Austin; Orange Park, FL; $100.00.
***Contributor: Michelle Springer; Nashville, TN; $200.00.
***Contributor: Williams;Meridianville, AL; $100.00.
***Contributor: Dr. Jacob O. Ogunlada; Memphis, TN; $100.00.
***Contributor: Carolyn Jackson, not listed; $100.00.
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Steve Chandler
***Contributor: Sheawanna Woods; local; $276.06.
***Contributor: David Melton; local; 400.00.
***Contributor: Melissa Williams; Charlotte, NC; $1,400.00.
Contributor: Delores Hardiman; local; $200.00
Candidate for Supervisor in District #5: McKinley Daley
***Contributor: Dolly Hudson; local; $100.00
Contributor: No one listed; not listed; $100.00
Contributor: No one listed; not listed; $350.00
Incumbent for Justice Court Judge for the Northern District: Ellis W. Darby
***Contributor: William Gidden; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Tunica Rentals; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Tucker, Seldon, Tucker; local; $250.00.
Contributor: McLean Grain; local; $500.00.
Incumbent Supervisor for District #1: James E. Dunn
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
Contributor: Richard Corkern; Jackson, MS; $500.00; to date $1,000.00
Candidate for Constable for the Southern District: Omar Elkouz
***Contributor: Donald Pruett; Arlington, TN; $390.00.
Candidate for Supervisor for District #4: Linda Fay Engle-Harris
***Contributor: Tinsley Sims; local; $20.00.
Candidate for Tax Assessor/Collector: Angie Floyd
***Contributor: Kenny & Angie Floyd; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Green Scape, Inc.; not listed; $250.00.
***Contributor: No one listed; not listed; $50.00.
***Contributor: Charles & Shirley Pitts; not listed, $500.00.
***Contributor: No one listed; not listed; $100.00.
Candidate for Tax Assessor/Collector: Leigh Graves
***Contributor: Battle Farms; local; $1,500.00.
***Contributor: Shea Leatherman; local; $750.00.
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Dexter Green
***Contributor: Shirley Miller; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: Ben Elliott; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Brad Cobb; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Vicki Mauney; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Louise Henningway; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Gene Brown; Jackson, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Willie Green; Jackson, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Rosetta Bell; Canton, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Eloise McClinton; Southaven, MS; $50.00.
***Contributor: Fulton & Antrie Caston; Raymond, MS; $75.00.
***Contributor: Sandra Jackson; Jackson, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Jean Woodley; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Howard Hollins; Webb, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Nick Floyd; Mendenhall, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Chris & Marie McGowan; Horn Lake, MS; $50.00.
***Contributor: Nathan Bendenstill; Hernando, MS; $25.00.
***Contributor: Jack Day Perry; local; $300.00.
***Contributor: A. T. Tucker; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: M/M Charles Berry; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: William Dulaney; local; $65.00.
***Contributor: Kathleen Gann; local; $50.00.
Incumbent Sheriff: K. C. Hamp, Sr.
***Contributor: Battle Fish North; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Ewing Enterprises; not listed; $500.00. (5 Jan 2011)
***Contributor: Tunica County Farms; Memphis, TN; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Lawson Bail Bonding; Cleveland, MS; $300.00.
Contributor: Ewing Enterprises; not listed; $500.00. (3 Mar 2011)
Contributor: Ed and Susie White; local; $1,000.00.
Incumbent for Supervisor District#5: William E. Pegram
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
Incumbent Circuit Clerk: Sharon Reynolds
***Contributor: American Dream; Southaven, MS; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Battle Fish North; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Texasco; local; $30.00.
***Contributor: A4H; local; $30.00.
Candidate for Superintendent District #1: Thomas Swindoll
(This candidate lists the total amount of contributions as $8200.00.
The amounts below equal $3550.00.)
***Contributor: John Almond; local; $300.00.
***Contributor: Nolan Cannon; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Melton Dunn; Clarksdale, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Shea Leatherman; local; $750.00.
***Contributor: Penn Owen, III; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Jack Day Perry; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Kenny Piel; local; $250.00.
***Contributor: Whittington-Sanders; local; $500.00.
Incumbent Chancery Court Clerk: Susie White
***Contributor: Whittington-Sanders; local; $550.00.
Contributor: Ray Smith; local; $250.00.
Incumbent Supervisor for District 4: Bobby E. Williams
(Couldn’t figure this out from the reports. This incumbent is listing an aggregate year-to-date for Samuel Keys as $1450.00 and for Elizabeth Garner as $1700.00. When I have time, I will go back and look at this one again. Or as stated above, if this information interests you, call the candidate.)
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Jimmie/Carol Smith; Meridian, MS; $400.00.
***Contributor: Steve Pittman; Jackson, MS; $400.00.
Candidate for Supervisor for District 3: Phillis Williams
Contributor: Steve Gelvin; local; $200.00.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Supervisors' Meeting and Executive Session
15 Jul 2011
You know, why do I keep going to these meetings? Here's the thing.
There was an Executive Session during the meeting. You know, the Sheriff stands up and announces: "The Board is now in Executive Session." He sounds like a baliff on TV. What a joke. There were maybe 10 people in the room.
Anyway, one of the items discussed in the Executive Session was the new GreenTech Plant on Hwy 304.
Apparently, the Board of Supervisors agreed through a Memo of Understanding (MOU) to purchase the land from the landowner and I guess the company will pay the county back through some sort of payment agreement.
Here's a thought: Since this "landowner" is making this deal with this private company, why doesn't he finance the land himself?
The County is already contributing a tax abatement for 10 years. Isn't that enough? There's suppose to be around 350 jobs at GreenTech. That sounds good.
Any guaranteed jobs for Tunicans? Nope.
The Board of Supervisors fooled us once with Schultz and now they are going to try to do it again. Did any one of you Supervisors ever think to say no?
And while I'm on the subject...How about holding the Supervisors' Meetings in the evening so everyone can see what you guys are doing? Oooops, sorry, already asked about this 2 years ago. Answer: Nope, nada, no can do. The Supervisors think they can be transparent at 9 a.m. in the morning.
You know, why do I keep going to these meetings? Here's the thing.
There was an Executive Session during the meeting. You know, the Sheriff stands up and announces: "The Board is now in Executive Session." He sounds like a baliff on TV. What a joke. There were maybe 10 people in the room.
Anyway, one of the items discussed in the Executive Session was the new GreenTech Plant on Hwy 304.
Apparently, the Board of Supervisors agreed through a Memo of Understanding (MOU) to purchase the land from the landowner and I guess the company will pay the county back through some sort of payment agreement.
Here's a thought: Since this "landowner" is making this deal with this private company, why doesn't he finance the land himself?
The County is already contributing a tax abatement for 10 years. Isn't that enough? There's suppose to be around 350 jobs at GreenTech. That sounds good.
Any guaranteed jobs for Tunicans? Nope.
The Board of Supervisors fooled us once with Schultz and now they are going to try to do it again. Did any one of you Supervisors ever think to say no?
And while I'm on the subject...How about holding the Supervisors' Meetings in the evening so everyone can see what you guys are doing? Oooops, sorry, already asked about this 2 years ago. Answer: Nope, nada, no can do. The Supervisors think they can be transparent at 9 a.m. in the morning.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
So, who are you voting for?
Before you make your final decision about who to vote for in our uncoming Primary on 2 Aug 2011, take a look at this list.
This is a list of candidates and who has contributed to their respective campaign. Don't jump to any conclusions if you don't recognize a name or they are not from Tunica. The contributor could be anyone...an old friend, a relative, an old college buddy...who just wants to support the candidate. If you have a question, ask the candidate. You have a right to know and a responsibility to be informaed. To me, the local contributors are much more interesting.
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Candada, Joe Lee "Doc"
***Contributor: David Williams; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Gene Davis; Germantown, TN; $300.00.
***Contributor: Sharon Austin; Orange Park, FL; $100.00.
***Contributor: Michelle Springer; Nashville, TN; $200.00.
***Contributor: Williams ;Meridianville, AL; $100.00.
***Contributor: Dr. Jacob O. Ogunlada Memphis, TN; $100.00.
***Contributor: Carolyn Jackson, ???; $100.00.
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Steve Chandler
***Contributor: Sheawanna Woods; local; $276.06.
***Contributor: David Melton; local; 400.00.
***Contributor: Melissa Williams; Charlotte, NC; $1,400.00.
Candidate for Supervisor in District #5: McKinley Daley
***Contributor: Dolly Hudson; local; $100.00
Incumbent for Justice Court Judge for the Northern District: Ellis W. Darby
***Contributor: William Gidden; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Tunica Rentals; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Tucker, Seldon, Tucker; local; $250.00.
Incumbent Supervisor for District #1: James E. Dunn
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
Candidate for Constable for the Southern District: Omar Elkouz
***Contributor: Donald Pruett; Arlington, TN; $390.00.
Candidate for Supervisor for District #4: Linda Fay Engle-Harris
***Contributor: Tinsley Sims; local; $20.00.
Candidate for Tax Assessor/Collector: Angie Floyd
***Contributor: Kenny & Angie Floyd; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Green Scape, Inc.; ???; $250.00.
***Contributor: ???; ???; $50.00.
***Contributor: Charles & Shirley Pitts; ???, $500.00.
F**Contributor: ???; ???; $100.00.
Candidate for Tax Assessor/Collector: Leigh Graves
***Contributor: Battle Farms; local; $1,500.00.
***Contributor: Shea Leatherman; local; $750.00.
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Dexter Green
***Contributor: Shirley Miller; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: Ben Elliott; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Brad Cobb; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Vicki Mauney; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Louise Henningway; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Gene Brown; Jackson, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Willie Green; Jackson, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Rosetta Bell; Canton, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Eloise McClinton; Southaven, MS; $50.00.
***Contributor: Fulton & Antrie Caston; Raymond, MS; $75.00.
***Contributor: Sandra Jackson; Jackson, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Jean Woodley; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Howard Hollins; Webb, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Nick Floyd; Mendenhall, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Chris & Marie McGowan; Horn Lake, MS; $50.00.
***Contributor: Nathan Bendenstill; Hernando, MS; $25.00.
***Contributor: Jack Day Perry; local; $300.00.
***Contributor: A. T. Tucker; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: M/M Charles Berry; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: William Dulaney; local; $65.00.
***Contributor: Kathleen Gann; local; $50.00.
Incumbent Sheriff: K. C. Hamp
***Contributor: Battle Fish North; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Ewing Enterprises; ???; $500.00.
***Contributor: Tunica County Farms; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Lawson Bail Bonding; Cleveland, MS; $300.00.
Incumbent for Supervisor District#5: William E. Pegram
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
Incumbent Circuit Clerk: Sharon Reynolds
***Contributor: American Dream; Southaven, MS; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Battle Fish North; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Texasco; local; $30.00.
***Contributor: A4H; local; $30.00.
Candidate for Superintendent District #1: Thomas Swindoll
***Contributor: John Almond; local; $300.00.
***Contributor: Nolan Cannon; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Melton Dunn; Clarksdale, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Shea Leatherman; local; $750.00.
***Contributor: Penn Owen, III; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Jack Day Perry; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Kenny Piel; local; $250.00.
***Contributor: Whittington-Sanders; local; $500.00.
Incumbent Chancery Court Clerk: Susie White
***Contributor: Whittington-Sanders; local; $550.00.
Incumbent Supervisor for District 4: Bobby E. Williams
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Jimmie/Carol Smith; Meridian, MS; $400.00.
***Contributor: Steve Pittman; Jackson, MS; $400.00.
This is a list of candidates and who has contributed to their respective campaign. Don't jump to any conclusions if you don't recognize a name or they are not from Tunica. The contributor could be anyone...an old friend, a relative, an old college buddy...who just wants to support the candidate. If you have a question, ask the candidate. You have a right to know and a responsibility to be informaed. To me, the local contributors are much more interesting.
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Candada, Joe Lee "Doc"
***Contributor: David Williams; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Gene Davis; Germantown, TN; $300.00.
***Contributor: Sharon Austin; Orange Park, FL; $100.00.
***Contributor: Michelle Springer; Nashville, TN; $200.00.
***Contributor: Williams ;Meridianville, AL; $100.00.
***Contributor: Dr. Jacob O. Ogunlada Memphis, TN; $100.00.
***Contributor: Carolyn Jackson, ???; $100.00.
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Steve Chandler
***Contributor: Sheawanna Woods; local; $276.06.
***Contributor: David Melton; local; 400.00.
***Contributor: Melissa Williams; Charlotte, NC; $1,400.00.
Candidate for Supervisor in District #5: McKinley Daley
***Contributor: Dolly Hudson; local; $100.00
Incumbent for Justice Court Judge for the Northern District: Ellis W. Darby
***Contributor: William Gidden; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Tunica Rentals; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Tucker, Seldon, Tucker; local; $250.00.
Incumbent Supervisor for District #1: James E. Dunn
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
Candidate for Constable for the Southern District: Omar Elkouz
***Contributor: Donald Pruett; Arlington, TN; $390.00.
Candidate for Supervisor for District #4: Linda Fay Engle-Harris
***Contributor: Tinsley Sims; local; $20.00.
Candidate for Tax Assessor/Collector: Angie Floyd
***Contributor: Kenny & Angie Floyd; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Green Scape, Inc.; ???; $250.00.
***Contributor: ???; ???; $50.00.
***Contributor: Charles & Shirley Pitts; ???, $500.00.
F**Contributor: ???; ???; $100.00.
Candidate for Tax Assessor/Collector: Leigh Graves
***Contributor: Battle Farms; local; $1,500.00.
***Contributor: Shea Leatherman; local; $750.00.
Candidate for Superintendent of Schools: Dexter Green
***Contributor: Shirley Miller; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: Ben Elliott; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Brad Cobb; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Vicki Mauney; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Louise Henningway; local; $100.00.
***Contributor: Gene Brown; Jackson, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Willie Green; Jackson, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Rosetta Bell; Canton, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Eloise McClinton; Southaven, MS; $50.00.
***Contributor: Fulton & Antrie Caston; Raymond, MS; $75.00.
***Contributor: Sandra Jackson; Jackson, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Jean Woodley; local; $200.00.
***Contributor: Howard Hollins; Webb, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Nick Floyd; Mendenhall, MS; $100.00.
***Contributor: Chris & Marie McGowan; Horn Lake, MS; $50.00.
***Contributor: Nathan Bendenstill; Hernando, MS; $25.00.
***Contributor: Jack Day Perry; local; $300.00.
***Contributor: A. T. Tucker; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: M/M Charles Berry; local; $50.00.
***Contributor: William Dulaney; local; $65.00.
***Contributor: Kathleen Gann; local; $50.00.
Incumbent Sheriff: K. C. Hamp
***Contributor: Battle Fish North; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Ewing Enterprises; ???; $500.00.
***Contributor: Tunica County Farms; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Lawson Bail Bonding; Cleveland, MS; $300.00.
Incumbent for Supervisor District#5: William E. Pegram
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
Incumbent Circuit Clerk: Sharon Reynolds
***Contributor: American Dream; Southaven, MS; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Battle Fish North; local; $1,000.00.
***Contributor: Texasco; local; $30.00.
***Contributor: A4H; local; $30.00.
Candidate for Superintendent District #1: Thomas Swindoll
***Contributor: John Almond; local; $300.00.
***Contributor: Nolan Cannon; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Melton Dunn; Clarksdale, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Shea Leatherman; local; $750.00.
***Contributor: Penn Owen, III; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Jack Day Perry; local; $500.00.
***Contributor: Kenny Piel; local; $250.00.
***Contributor: Whittington-Sanders; local; $500.00.
Incumbent Chancery Court Clerk: Susie White
***Contributor: Whittington-Sanders; local; $550.00.
Incumbent Supervisor for District 4: Bobby E. Williams
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $250.00.
***Contributor: Samuel Keyes; Ridgeland, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Elizabeth Garner; Ridgeland, MS; $200.00.
***Contributor: Jimmie/Carol Smith; Meridian, MS; $400.00.
***Contributor: Steve Pittman; Jackson, MS; $400.00.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Where are the jobs Mr. Boehner?
In December 2010, the Democratic Party and our President compromised with the Republican Party to extend the Bush tax cuts for all Americans for two years. I believe Mr. Obama agreed to this extensions so middle class Americans would not receive a tax increase.
House Majority Leader John Boehner said we could not raise the taxes on the richest Americans...those making over $250,000 a year...because these very rich people were the "very people who create jobs."
Well, it's July 2011, Mr. Boehner. Where are the jobs? The unemployment rate has continued to rise so why aren't you asking the richest Americans why they are not creating all of these jobs you promised in exchange for their continued tax cut?
So, now we have to raise the debt ceiling. Mr. Boehner, this is a stand alone piece of legislation. Please quit trying to talk about tax cuts, loopholes, Social Security, Medicare and Medicade in conjunction with raising the debt ceiling. The American people are not buying what you are selling.
Social Security is paid for by payroll deductions and Medicare is paid with a deduction from our Social Security checks. Leave them alone.
You wanted the Bush tax cuts for the richest Americans to be continued because you said these were the same people who created the jobs.
Again, Mr. Boehner, where are the jobs?
House Majority Leader John Boehner said we could not raise the taxes on the richest Americans...those making over $250,000 a year...because these very rich people were the "very people who create jobs."
Well, it's July 2011, Mr. Boehner. Where are the jobs? The unemployment rate has continued to rise so why aren't you asking the richest Americans why they are not creating all of these jobs you promised in exchange for their continued tax cut?
So, now we have to raise the debt ceiling. Mr. Boehner, this is a stand alone piece of legislation. Please quit trying to talk about tax cuts, loopholes, Social Security, Medicare and Medicade in conjunction with raising the debt ceiling. The American people are not buying what you are selling.
Social Security is paid for by payroll deductions and Medicare is paid with a deduction from our Social Security checks. Leave them alone.
You wanted the Bush tax cuts for the richest Americans to be continued because you said these were the same people who created the jobs.
Again, Mr. Boehner, where are the jobs?
Sunday, July 10, 2011
5. Schultz
As the manager of this blog I can see from the statistics that we have one reader from Germany. I am sure hoping it is somebody at Schultz.
When Schultz was first announced here in Tunica County, MS, the announcement was coupled with the prospects of jobs for Tunicans. We were told that if you could read, write and pass a drug test, you would be eligible to be hired by Schultz.
Now, we are being told the following:
1. You must have a High School Diploma or GED.
2. You must pass a drug screen.
3. You must take an assessment Test at NWCC.
4. If you are the right fit for Schultz, the company will call you and ask for your resume.
5. If Schultz likes what they see on your resume, they will call you for an interview.
It is my understanding that a few Tunicans have been hired by subcontractors but not by Schultz. I suppose these subcontractor jobs will go away once construction is completed.
Understandably, Tunicans are upset. This committee, Tunicans for Transparency, asked the right questions before any contracts were signed. We weren’t told the truth. By in-large, I don’t believe the average Tunica County resident fits the Schultz corporate profile.
So, what can happen now? Maybe our Supervisors could sit down with Schultz and ask some questions? Ya think? Maybe there are some jobs for Tunicans. Maybe the Supervisors could negotiate something with Schultz. What we are being told now is this is a private company and our Tunica County Government doesn’t have anything to do with the hiring practices at Schultz.
If anybody at Schultz is listening, we need jobs in Tunica County, MS. Help!!!!
When Schultz was first announced here in Tunica County, MS, the announcement was coupled with the prospects of jobs for Tunicans. We were told that if you could read, write and pass a drug test, you would be eligible to be hired by Schultz.
Now, we are being told the following:
1. You must have a High School Diploma or GED.
2. You must pass a drug screen.
3. You must take an assessment Test at NWCC.
4. If you are the right fit for Schultz, the company will call you and ask for your resume.
5. If Schultz likes what they see on your resume, they will call you for an interview.
It is my understanding that a few Tunicans have been hired by subcontractors but not by Schultz. I suppose these subcontractor jobs will go away once construction is completed.
Understandably, Tunicans are upset. This committee, Tunicans for Transparency, asked the right questions before any contracts were signed. We weren’t told the truth. By in-large, I don’t believe the average Tunica County resident fits the Schultz corporate profile.
So, what can happen now? Maybe our Supervisors could sit down with Schultz and ask some questions? Ya think? Maybe there are some jobs for Tunicans. Maybe the Supervisors could negotiate something with Schultz. What we are being told now is this is a private company and our Tunica County Government doesn’t have anything to do with the hiring practices at Schultz.
If anybody at Schultz is listening, we need jobs in Tunica County, MS. Help!!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)