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October 27,2010
We
Keeping our government in
check—it’s every voter’s job
It's the height of political
season, and by the looks of it,
there is finally enough interest
in local and state politics to get
people to the polls.
The last few weeks have
been quite busy here at the
newspaper. People on both
sides of the two hot-button is-
Just James
BY JAMES Stewart
EDITOR-BSH
sues in McCulloch County have technicalities, but the county is but the only way to make an
made their arguments both in using this ballot item to serve as informed opinion is to attend
person to me and in letters to a barometer—and it is working, commissioner meetings and
the editor. I love it! There is a concern by tax- ask questions. As much as I'd
Last week in the City Coun- payers that the county needs to like to say otherwise—reading
cil meeting, several items on make absolutely sure that their about it in the paper or hearing
the agenda brought various course of action is validated by about on the radio do not take
members of the public out to documented facts. It'sthe same the place of actually being
speak their opinion. Imagine in any government—the City there yourself. But there are
that—concerned citizens show- of Brady included. That same but a handful of citizens who
ing up for a meeting to voice sentiment is the reason Tea regularly attend county or city
their opinions. It was wonder- Party backed candidates have meetings. I would love to see
full It was a perfect display a lot of incumbents concerned that change. 1 also contend that
of exactly how government is on the state and national level, attending one or two meetings
supposed to function. What I see happening in Me- does not an expert make. Is-
In recent county meetings, Culloch County is that people sues such as the jail have a lot
persons concerned with current are asking questions— and that of history in them and a lot of
political issues are showing up is good for everybody involved, other factors involved that are
to encourage dialogue and due 1 don't necessarily agree with not always obvious.
diligence in researching op- the tactics employed by those Ifyou were thinkingl would
tions as it pertains to dealing either for or against the jail is- tell you which way to vote
with the issues surrounding sue, but it is difficult to get the about thejail referendum, sorry
housing prisoners in the Me- public involved in important to disappoint—it is up to you
Culloch County jail. Again, issues from the start. I liken to decide. 1 just ask that you
dialogue between the citizens it to deadlines here at the pa- understand what is involved,
and the government. Good for per—people mull about and put If you don't take the time to
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Standard-Herald photo by Neal Ulmer
BRADY GIRL SCOUTS gathered Tuesday afternoon for a flag ceremony to raise :
the US flag that once flew over the State Capitol of Texas and later donated to the Mc-
Culloch County Helping Hands through Congressman Mike Conaway’s office. Hannah :
Gray sang the National Anthem and Jodell Brooks, Conaway’s district representative, said :
a few words to the crowd.
both sides.
things off until the deadline ar- hear from both sides, you’re not
This election encourages rives. Then it's "all ofa sudden, doing yourself justice,
me in that it has people talking, full speed ahead, why didn't If the referendum passes.
Voters realize that there is much you tell us about this sooner." people need to realize that it
to be decided this coming elec- The question about the jail doesn't mean the county is
tion day, and they are making referendum is this—do we need going to go out and spend $8
the effort to participate in the anewjail orsimply an upgrade? million to build a fancy new
decision. That is evidenced by Which is most feasible and jail—it simply means they can
the high turnout of early voters, most importantly—how much continue in their efforts to make
I hope the trend continues all the will it cost? a dec ision to address a growing
way through election day and The key questions of what problem knowing the citizens
we set a record for voter turn- is needed and how much it are concerned with the issue.
out. What would it mean if we will cost has not yet been . On thecontrary, if the ref-
had 40, 50 or even 15‘percent defennined—therein lies theerendumn does not pass, it also
turnout rather than the normal problem.It is hard to ask voters does not mean that the county
six percent. Whether it be the to support an idea that is still should or will abandon its ef-
school bond vote in Rochelle, a concept. forts to address said problem.
Courtesy photo
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- - 4-H -COMMUNITY PROJECT—On Oct. 9, all of the 4-H'ers in the United States
For
Ow
go
thejail referendum or any ofthe That being said, I have In my opinion, if it doesn't pass,
local, state or national political confidence that the appointed that is simply a statement that
races, people are fired up and jail committee will take all indicates that the public wants
going to the polls. It's what we the information it gathers and their elected officials to be ex-
should do at every election. is provided and offer a recom- tremely cautious about saddling
I have been asked by nu- mendation to the commission- taxpayers with long-term debt,
merous people in recent days, ers that is in the best interest I am encouraged that our
my opinion on local issues ofthe county as a whole. Will county is concerned with its
that are on the ballot. While I that decision please everyone? local government, and 1 hope
won't publicly endorse a local Not likely, but as long as the that the voter apathy that has
candidate, I will offer my two elected government officials been so prevalent in the last
cents on the one issue that base their decisions upon solid year will be a thing ofthe past,
everyone in the county seems facts, those decisions are what There is much to be gained
to be wondering about—the we must support. After all—we by a government that is sup-
non-binding referendum to elected them to office to make ported by its constituents, but
were asked to participate in a service project for their community: Each participating 4-11
club selected a project based on local community needs. These projects vary across the
nation. The McCulloch County 4-H'ers chose to help organize and clean up at The Haven,
Family Shelter of McCulloch County. Sixteen 4-H volunteers showed up to hang clothes,
fold clothes and clean up parts of the facility. Those participating this year were: Katie Cox,
Sierra Murray, Tucson DeBord, Anna Riggs, Cheyenne Riggs, Micah Trull, Wade Appleton,
Courtney Hemphill, Kristen Hemphill, Cole Speck, Bryce Short, Anna Cox, Lorette Murray,
Teri Trull, Debbie Riggs and Tammy Hemphill. Pictured with assorted materials that were
moved during the service project are: (left to right) Cole Speck, Tucson DeBord, Kristen
Hemphill, Micah Trull, Bryce Short, Anna Riggs and Kaitlin Cox.
support construction of a jail those decisions.
that government must realize
not to exceed $8 million.
Speaking from experience, that it is there to serve the
Anyone who has attempted there are very few citizens, if people. Those people are the
to stay informed of county any, who know both sides of the ones who do their civic duty
business over the past 10 years issue. It is easy to use one-sided and cast their ballot on election
knows this topic has been bat- information to form anopinion, day.—JS
ted around for a considerable
length oftime. One thing is for
sure—the problem of dealing
with housing prisoners is not
going away.
Part of the recent discussion,
is determining what the actual
problem is and what options
are available.
Scrutiny of the entire pro-
cess should be part of the deci-
sion making and that is exactly
what is happening.
I feel as if this particular
issue about the jail has lost a
little bit of focus and that many
voters think this is an "all or
nothing vote."
Going back to the reason
this non-binding referendum
is even on the ballot—it
was placed there due to time
constraints in filing proper
paperwork necessary as part
of an effort to procure govern-
ment grants to help fund the
construction of a new jail.
The possibility of receiving
those grants went away due to
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"Fiesta"
on October 30th
at Richard’s Park -10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Let’s put “Unity” back into
our “Community”!
You live here...
I know you have ideas...
Let’s hear them!
When united people have a common
goal, great things can be accomplished.
Together, we can make things happen!
I asking for your vote for McCulloch County Judge.
I’m running as Independent so to vote for me
DO NOT vote a straight Republican or
Democratic ticket. Just put an X in the box of
Write-In and clearly print “Woody Pennington".
Ask for help if you have questions on how to vote.
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