One final go
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend last night's debate as I had a meeting for IHN (though you'll all be pleased to know we're very close to implementing our new development plan ... no, not really ... well OK), but the Athens Banner-Herald has a nice article detailing last night.
Looks like both Heidi Davison and Charlie Maddox gave as good as they got with Maddox scoring style points in a question over the floating homestead tax exemption, and Davison looking strong on education.
From what I see in the article and from what I hear from folks I know, Kelly Girtz demolished Alvin Sheats ... prompting the latter to say 'I don't remember' or 'I don't know' on numerous occasions. Of course, considering Sheats is the man who offered us the comic gold that is the tree that thrives on blood, so there's that.
Looks like both Heidi Davison and Charlie Maddox gave as good as they got with Maddox scoring style points in a question over the floating homestead tax exemption, and Davison looking strong on education.
From what I see in the article and from what I hear from folks I know, Kelly Girtz demolished Alvin Sheats ... prompting the latter to say 'I don't remember' or 'I don't know' on numerous occasions. Of course, considering Sheats is the man who offered us the comic gold that is the tree that thrives on blood, so there's that.
posted by Jmac at 6:53 AM
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What is the city mentor program Heidi refered to?
I wouldn't say that discussion on serving the country is comedy gold, but the "best knife in the drawer" comment sure is.
From what I could tell from her answer, she was referring to the numerous mentoring programs in the city (the schools, Chamber, Boys and Girls Club, etc.). I think, but am not sure, the county either funds some of these (at least partially) or has its own form.
There was a mentorship program that used to exist which allow kids to intern at city jobs. What happened to it?
I'll put money down he had no idea he was butchering that quote.
Suburban Chaos,
Before you make a very specific critique of Mayor Davison, you might not want to overlook the the minor detail that Charlie hasn't provide a platfrom, or one specific.
It's laudable that you've decided to post the exact same question here as you have at Athens Politics. This is apparently weighing heavy on your heart my friend.
While I tend to agree with our anonymous poster, I suppose the best answer I can give you is the one you formulated in your question - that they affect only a small number of people.
You've set up a false argument. By the nature of the beast, the local government employs a small percentage of the workforce. Logic dictates the number of unmarried workers who would qualify for domestic partnership benefits would be an even smaller number. However, few would argue it's not in the interest of the local government to find effective and fair ways to provide for its workforce.
You may have some disagreements with actual benefits, but it doesn't make much sense to compare it to the Floating Homestead Exemption, which is a matter of public policy.
The exemption would surely benefit some folks, but Davison's point all along has been there are several other ways to enact the same type of tax relief to a much broader audience.
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