Early voting for E-SPLOST

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Registrar Sandi Chamblin makes a ballot during early voting. On the first day of early voting, 26 citizens cast their vote. Early voting for E-SPLOST is available in the courthouse through Nov. 4.

Early voting for E-SPLOST

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, October 26. 2011

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Early voting for an Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax to fund local school improvements is underway at the courthouse through Nov. 4. Election day is Nov. 8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The one percent sales tax, or E-SPLOST, will be collected for about five years if the referendum passes. The tax can be used to pay for capital projects or pay debt, but cannot be used to pay operating expenses, such as salaries.

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#1 Anonymous on 10/26/11 at 10:41 AM

It is about time, in fact, way overdue for a Story on this. I would like to know why the PJR did not find this Newsworthy previous to the start of voting.

We all need to vote NO which will give the BOE a year to get their priorities in order before coming back and asking for an Informed Vote.

#1.1 Billy on 10/26/11 at 04:07 PM

John it is because you were not involved. You stated you were #3 to vote for it before you went on vacation. You are going to blow a stint all over the beach. Relax and enjoy your free vacation. Call the tax commissioner when you return.

#1.2 Educator on 10/27/11 at 06:48 AM

Vote NO!!! As an educator of over 30 years, I am very much in favor of our children having the best tools for learning. However, the purchase of computers that are susceptible to viruses could have been avoided in the first place. In a school, where so many people use the computers, the equipment is particularly vulnerable to viruses. The purchase of computers that were less expensive than a quality computer (when the original purchase decisions were made) is what brought on the need for virus technology to solve problems. The viruses would not have been an issue if informed decisions had been made with the original purchases. This causes me to believe that informed decisions are not part of the purchase process when computers are involved. Spending a little more money up front would save thousands of dollars down the road. When I am convinced that we have people making good decisions with our tax dollars, I will be in favor of providing more money, IF needed. Perhaps, the BOE doesn't really need more money, but needs people with the expertise to make better decisions. When this happens, the quality of education in Pike County (which is already good) will move toward excellence!

#1.2.1 fat bass tard on 10/28/11 at 09:02 AM

while i agree with you completely that we need better decisions made at the boe, that was not one of them.

the quality of a computer has nothing to do with whether or not it will get a virus. buying more expensive computers would have done nothing but waste money. there are some extremely good free virus programs on the market so there is also no need to buy virus software.

if you are wondering about my qualifications to make such a statement, i have been a computer professional for 25 years.

#1.2.1.1 Beach Patriot Hero on 10/28/11 at 04:11 PM

Things tend to get out of control when I'm away. As always I will bring everything into focus as soon as I get there. I two know about conputters, I on my private site and certufeid master adnimistrator. Relax.

#1.2.1.2 Anonymous on 10/28/11 at 10:58 PM

My vote is a NO, I support our Kids 100% but the BOE and Administration need an eye opener that We won't continue to support their extravagant Contracts. Time to bite the bullet for at least a year. Let them come back with solid plans before asking for an extension......

#1.2.1.3 Skeptic on 10/29/11 at 08:15 AM

Yeah right...ROTFLMFAO....

#1.2.1.3.1 fat bass tard on 11/08/11 at 02:13 PM

is that LYAO your head since that is where your head is?

#2 Billy on 10/29/11 at 10:19 AM

The Patriot Whatever voted for the E-SPLOST before he voted against it. Is he taking lessons from Kerry and Nancy?

NEVER TRUST A JOHN

#3 Reader II on 10/29/11 at 06:19 PM

Good try Mom. Honest men pay their delinquent county taxes before rubbing in their 4th vacation of the year in our faces. Honest? We think not.

#4 J. Smith on 10/31/11 at 08:47 AM

Forget all the hogwash Pike Citizens. Get out there and vote early. Support the E-SPLOST for our schools, the BOE and students. I've voted for it, now it is your turn, Pass the E-SPLOST. Move our BOE forward.

#4.1 Taxpayer on 10/31/11 at 05:13 PM

Can't move the BOE much forward without being taxed to death. Pike should get real and give those over age 65-70 a break on school taxes like other counties do. Sooner or later everyone wil get tere and understand the point.

#4.1.1 Problem solved on 10/31/11 at 10:10 PM

Don't pay the tax. Go to the tax commissioners office and tell them you ain't got it and you want a workout plan. If you are on any kind of board it will help. The PTA won't suffice.

#4.1.2 fat bass tard on 11/03/11 at 10:32 AM

when you were in school, there was no exemption for the elderly. do you plan to reimburse all the people who paid into your education even though they didn't have a dog in the race?

#4.1.2.1 Pike Board Member on 11/03/11 at 05:20 PM

I dont understand your post.Shoulda I be looking for money being reembursed to me? I did finish the 5th grade in Clayton county. Since then Ihave done good for meself. I am a board member for my PikeCo county gouvement. Mys gold id to get on the board of edumacation.

#4.1.2.1.1 fat bass tard on 11/04/11 at 07:12 AM

it's a difficult concept.

just for the record, and i know everyone wants to know, i'm voting against the ESPLOST.

i'm not voting against it because i hate teachers, some of my favorite people are teachers, i'm voting against it because there is too much money wasted at the administrative level. according to the state boe website, only 30% of the cost of education in pike county goes to teachers. that needs to change.

additionally, they already got their tax increase from the millage rate. since they won't voluntarily cut cost in the right place, we can force them.

#5 Pike Patriot Leader on 10/31/11 at 09:06 AM

Time to get the vote out early.
VOTE YES FOR THE E-SPLOST!

Granddaddy always said,

VOTE
VOTE EARLY
VOTE OFTEN

#6 Whysit on 11/05/11 at 06:17 PM

Anyone know why the Pollcat posts PJR votings of E-SPLOST on their site? That is not news we can use twice. His poll shows a different story but then again he and his side kick cast all the votes. Get a new poll question you losers.

#7 George J. Miclkle on 11/05/11 at 08:35 PM

I votes yes on the Pollcat, but voted NO on the PJR. I'm so confused.

#7.1 now I'm confused on 11/06/11 at 12:56 PM

How do you pronounce the last name?

#7.1.1 Anonymous on 11/06/11 at 08:00 PM

A little too much Cutty Sark.

#7.1.1.1 Anonymous on 11/07/11 at 11:48 AM

Or Jim Beam

#7.1.1.1.1 Reader on 11/07/11 at 04:10 PM

Or biscuits

#7.2 Not me on 11/07/11 at 07:17 PM

The Pillsbury Dough Boy bans anyone that disagrees with him or his aide de camp. Had your IP# sold to Mexico yet?

#8 John C. Morrison on 11/07/11 at 12:37 PM

My site poll is a public service to our community and I stand beside 99.5% approval rate. I have a staff of only one other and we work extremly hard for the people. I am proud to announce 23% Yes/77%No with a total of 48 votes. The PJR shows 44% Yes/47% No with 174 votes cast. Trust me, my figures will be cast in stone on the E-SPLOST. The Pollcat will then be respected.

#8.1 Standing Tall and Bold on 11/08/11 at 10:38 AM

Did you say trust me?
Nah, I like the old saying,
NEVER TRUST A JOHN

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