Mayor Lockwood Sets the Record Straight
Mr. Santi has suggested repeatedly that Julie was responsible for an $850,000 loss in revenue - "Though the city manager became the scapegoat, her actions were largely responsible for the city's loss of $850,000 in revenue"
There is not a shred of truth to Mr. Santi's claim - it is completely false. Julie had no hand in this situation at all and, in fact, the revenue has not been "lost," as Mr. Santi continues to claim.
Mayor Joe Lockwood Reports the Facts
"I have been asked by several people about the allegation that Julie Zahner Bailey was responsible for the missed filing date of the insurance premium tax deadline, which may delay the receipt of up to $850,000 in additional revenue for the city of Milton next year, and I certainly want our citizens to know the correct facts.
Mrs. Bailey would have had no more responsibility in this filing deadline than myself, council members D'aversa, Mohrig, Lusk, O'Brien, and Thurman. This was an operations issue, and with our form of government, the council would have not even been aware of it until after the fact.
I also want our residents to know that I, Council, and staff are on top of this situation and pledge to make sure that the City of Milton gets the benefit of this tax that is generated by insurance companies doing business in Milton."
Mayor Lockwood
10/21/07
Thank you for your on-going support and your consideration of a financial contribution to the Friends of Julie Zahner Bailey.
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Monday, October 22, 2007
Press Release / Monday / October 22, 2007
Julie Zahner Bailey for Responsible Growth - The Choice is Clear
The November 6th election for Milton City Council is only two weeks away. We need your help to ensure that Julie is re-elected to help protect and preserve our community.
Key Priorities for the next term:
Responsible Growth
Traffic Improvement and Control
Controlling Taxes
Responsible growth is at the heart of the debate with Julie's opponent
Excessive growth will damage the unique rural character of Milton that drew many of us here in the first place.
Excessive growth will further aggravate our already severe traffic problem.
Excessive growth will place additional burdens on our existing revenue and may require new taxes.
Julie has fought for responsible growth in our area for 12 years. Her opponent, Roger Santi, is pro-development and growth.
Roger Santi has recently claimed to be against excessive development and sewer.
Published facts say otherwise.
Milton Beacon Article on Roger Santi's Fundraiser:"A small crowd that included many high-profile developers in the North Fulton area sipped $5 glasses of wine and munched on peeled shrimp. The crowd included three members of the City Council: Karen Thurman, Neal O'Brien and Bill Lusk."
In the same article, Lee Duncan, one of the high profile developer supporters of Roger Santi who attended the fundraiser was quoted as saying about Julie: "I've been fighting with that [fill in the blank; hint - rhymes with itch] for seven years."
Milton Beacon Article Contrasting Julie Zahner Bailey & Roger Santi:Mr. Santi was quoted as saying "My support from the business community is very deep. Zahner-Bailey is the automatic "no" vote on most zoning requests. She wants to keep Milton just like it is now forever and simply ignore growth and progress..."
Roger Santi's Actual Voting Record on Growth and Development
Mr. Santi has been an appointed member of the Atlanta Regional Commission's (ARC) Environment Land-Use Committee (ELUC), where he attended only 4 of 11 meetings last year. Along with other pro-development factions, Mr. Santi cast a critical vote in favor of placing 12,000 homes on 4,000 acres of wildlife preserve in Cherokee County, even though staff recommended against it, hundreds of residents opposed it, and it was against the land use plan for the area. He voted for this high density development just two days after losing the Milton City Council election to Ms Zahner Bailey, last year. This development would cost the County $300,000,000 in infrastructure costs that the developer would not cover.
In Closing...
The next few years in Milton City government will set the tone for Milton's growth and development for decades. If re-elected, Julie pledges to continue to work hard for responsible growth in accordance with our land use plans, focus directly on solutions for our traffic problems, and to aggressively manage our budget to keep our taxes low.Please vote on November 6th, and vote for Julie Zahner Bailey for the Milton City Council.
No City of Milton funds were used for this email.
Paid for by Friends of Julie Zahner Bailey
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Did You Know: About The Great Pyrenees / Pt. 1?
Interested in adopting a Great Pyrenees? Contact your local Milton, GA chapter here->
http://www.pyrrescuega.com/
These dogs take their name from the mountain range in southwestern Europe where they long have been used as guardians of the flocks. In the United States they are called Great Pyrenees. In the United Kingdom and on the continent of Europe, they are known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog. In their native France, they are Le Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees or Le Chien des Pyrenees. Whatever the name, it is a beautiful primarily white dog with a "certain elegance" which for centuries has been the working associate of peasant shepherds high on the mountain slopes.
The breed likely evolved from a group of principally white mountain flock guard dogs that originated ten or eleven thousand years ago in Asia Minor. It is very plausible that these large white dogs arrived in the Pyrenees Mountains with their shepherds and domestic sheep about 3000 BC. There they encountered the indigenous people of the area, one of which were the Basques, descendants of Cro-Magnon Man. In the isolation of the Pyrenees Mountains over these millenniums, the breed developed the characteristics that make it unique to the group of flock guardian dogs in general and the primarily white members of that group.
The Great Pyrenees is a lupomossoloid as opposed to a mossoloid. While there has surely been some cross breeding over the many centuries, the Great Pyrenees is not a mastiff nor are its lupomossoloid ancestors principally from the mastiff family. There are other dogs of the region, such as the Pyrenean Mastiff, and the Spanish Mastiff that fill that description. It is no coincidence that the Great Pyrenees is approximately the same size as the European Grey Wolf.
Thanks to www. http://clubs.akc.org/gpca/gpcabreed.html
Born Today In...
1919 is Doris Lessing; Persia-Born writer."In university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is learning to tolerate fools."
(10/22/1919 – )
(10/22/1919 – )
Thanks to www.born-today.com.
North Fulton Cities React To Total Water Ban.
Each jurisdiction faces unique challenges, solutions,
by Jason Wright / www.northfulton.com / Appen Newspapers
On Sept. 28, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division declared the northern half of Georgia to be in Level Four drought conditions – a designation that came with a complete outdoor watering ban.So the designation has been made, but how do you stop it? According to North Fulton cities, it's now a public safety issue.
In Alpharetta, all police and fire personnel are now authorized to issue warnings and citations against watering."Before we just said we'd go along with Fulton County's provisions," said Robbie Rokovitz, Alpharetta's Assistant City Administrator. "The problem is we needed the ability to enforce that, so we adopted an ordinance that establishes the ability for our sworn officers to issue citations."Alpharetta passed the ordinance in late July. Since then, the fire department has created their own water violations.Generally, violators will receive a written warning for the first offense, then a non-criminal citation and $250 fine for the second offense. A third offense results in a $500 fine. Violators can appeal through municipal court.Earlier this month, the city of Roswell approved a water ban violation notice and system to address violations.
The city's system includes allowing code enforcement officers to post notices on violators' properties whether or not the owner is home. A citation would act like a parking ticket and an envelope would be attached so the fine could be mailed in and a court date could be avoided.
City Council heard residents' concerns at its Oct. 1 meeting; residents told council that they have continued to call officials and the police to report violations, but homeowners continue to water their lawn.
Residents also brought up an issue with "reuse water" or "well water" signs and suggested the city investigate further if homeowners are actually using reuse or well water.
According to Stuart Moring, director of Public Works for Roswell, the city will continue to look into other ways to address the system more effectively.
The first violation will be a $100 fine for Roswell residents. The second violation is a $500 fine and subject to the property owner's water service being shut off, Moring said.The new cities are faced with unique situations. Typically, they were operating with Fulton County's drought rules. But not anymore.
In Milton, Community Development Director Tom Wilson said he is in the unique position of being allowed to issued citations by the EPD but not having the means to do so."I'm certainly willing to [enforce the ban], but I've had no instruction from the state on how to do that," he said. "I don't even have to code section in which to do it."Wilson said his staff found out city personnel can not issue citations for a state code, so Milton has to pass its own ordinance, like Alpharetta. One simple solution is to simply copy the state code and add it as an amendment to Milton's ordinance."I was hoping to not [have to add the amendment] until maybe next summer, but when we went into a complete watering ban, I certainly have to consider that," he said.
City Council, which will rush the amendment into its Oct. 18 meeting, will then decide if Milton is the "citation writing and enforcement business," said Wilson.
Johns Creek passed an emergency amendment Oct. 8 that ties the city to the state ban. At the meeting, Mayor Mike Bodker said the city had been getting calls on how to report violations. Under the new law, city staff will forward those complaints to Fulton County.
The decision to defer to the county was in part decided by the fact that Johns Creek has only two code enforcement officers – both CH2M HILL OMI employees – and Fulton County police, which the city can not direct under the terms of the intergovernmental agreement.Mayor Mike Bodker said the move is important, though, for angry callers who want answers now."I think the symbolism is important ... our will be the 'one throat to choke,' so to speak, for our citizens," he said. "City staff can see it through and make sure it gets closed out so that we don't have to give [citizens] the frustration of pushing it back on them."
by Jason Wright / www.northfulton.com / Appen Newspapers
On Sept. 28, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division declared the northern half of Georgia to be in Level Four drought conditions – a designation that came with a complete outdoor watering ban.So the designation has been made, but how do you stop it? According to North Fulton cities, it's now a public safety issue.
In Alpharetta, all police and fire personnel are now authorized to issue warnings and citations against watering."Before we just said we'd go along with Fulton County's provisions," said Robbie Rokovitz, Alpharetta's Assistant City Administrator. "The problem is we needed the ability to enforce that, so we adopted an ordinance that establishes the ability for our sworn officers to issue citations."Alpharetta passed the ordinance in late July. Since then, the fire department has created their own water violations.Generally, violators will receive a written warning for the first offense, then a non-criminal citation and $250 fine for the second offense. A third offense results in a $500 fine. Violators can appeal through municipal court.Earlier this month, the city of Roswell approved a water ban violation notice and system to address violations.
The city's system includes allowing code enforcement officers to post notices on violators' properties whether or not the owner is home. A citation would act like a parking ticket and an envelope would be attached so the fine could be mailed in and a court date could be avoided.
City Council heard residents' concerns at its Oct. 1 meeting; residents told council that they have continued to call officials and the police to report violations, but homeowners continue to water their lawn.
Residents also brought up an issue with "reuse water" or "well water" signs and suggested the city investigate further if homeowners are actually using reuse or well water.
According to Stuart Moring, director of Public Works for Roswell, the city will continue to look into other ways to address the system more effectively.
The first violation will be a $100 fine for Roswell residents. The second violation is a $500 fine and subject to the property owner's water service being shut off, Moring said.The new cities are faced with unique situations. Typically, they were operating with Fulton County's drought rules. But not anymore.
In Milton, Community Development Director Tom Wilson said he is in the unique position of being allowed to issued citations by the EPD but not having the means to do so."I'm certainly willing to [enforce the ban], but I've had no instruction from the state on how to do that," he said. "I don't even have to code section in which to do it."Wilson said his staff found out city personnel can not issue citations for a state code, so Milton has to pass its own ordinance, like Alpharetta. One simple solution is to simply copy the state code and add it as an amendment to Milton's ordinance."I was hoping to not [have to add the amendment] until maybe next summer, but when we went into a complete watering ban, I certainly have to consider that," he said.
City Council, which will rush the amendment into its Oct. 18 meeting, will then decide if Milton is the "citation writing and enforcement business," said Wilson.
Johns Creek passed an emergency amendment Oct. 8 that ties the city to the state ban. At the meeting, Mayor Mike Bodker said the city had been getting calls on how to report violations. Under the new law, city staff will forward those complaints to Fulton County.
The decision to defer to the county was in part decided by the fact that Johns Creek has only two code enforcement officers – both CH2M HILL OMI employees – and Fulton County police, which the city can not direct under the terms of the intergovernmental agreement.Mayor Mike Bodker said the move is important, though, for angry callers who want answers now."I think the symbolism is important ... our will be the 'one throat to choke,' so to speak, for our citizens," he said. "City staff can see it through and make sure it gets closed out so that we don't have to give [citizens] the frustration of pushing it back on them."
Friday, October 19, 2007
Press Release / Friday / October 19th / 2007
JULIE EXPOSES POLITICALLY- MOTIVATED ETHICS CHARGESLate Thursday I received news that an ethics charge was filed against me by one of my opponent's supporters. I wanted you to read about this first-hand and from me. Please call or e-mail me if you have any questions.
This ethics violation charge is frivolous, groundless, politically motivated and conveniently timed. It is just 2 ½ weeks prior to the upcoming election where I am the incumbent and am being contested by someone supported by highly visible developers and a private sewerage company. It is a waste of taxpayer resources and serves as another example of why we must have positive leadership for a positive community. When you read the relationships between my opponent, Mr. Roger Santi, and the others involved I believe you will arrive at the same conclusions.
The complaining party, Mr. Bill Fantozzi, is heavily involved in my opponent's campaign for the District 2 City Council Seat. Given the negative tactics of my opponent's campaign to this point, it is not surprising that someone engaged in his campaign would make these unfounded and politically-motivated allegations. I am also not surprised that my opponent's supporters may not like the fact that I have effectively precluded unplanned, inappropriate development that brings more density, significantly more traffic and additional students to our schools.
Mr. Fantozzi has made a significant financial contribution to my opponent's campaign in 2006 and he has been seen placing "Santi" signs throughout Milton. It is not known yet what financial contributions he has made to the 2007 campaign as my opponent held his fundraiser just after the filing deadline for campaign contributions.
Further, the complainant, Mr. Fantozzi, has previously failed in efforts to introduce sewer into the city of Milton via Castle Pointe. In this effort, Mr. Fantozzi was involved with Mr. Lee Duncan, a developer, who is also aligned with my opponent. You may remember that Mr. Duncan recently used foul language in a local paper to describe me. Both of these individuals, Fantozzi and Duncan, were involved with Innovative Water Solutions (IWS), a private sewer company that also contributed to my opponent's 2006 campaign. This further illustrates the political motivation of the complainant's misguided political efforts.
This is exactly why the ethics ordinance allows for the dismissal of politically motivated and frivolous complaints. Section 22, "Wrongful use of Ethics Code" is very specific and applies to this situation. My opponent surely knows that based on this code, the Ethics Board will most likely have to dismiss this politically-motivated claim.
I will not allow these obvious attempts to distract me from my duties as your City Council member. These dirty tactics by my opponent and his supporters clearly demonstrate that...
Milton Needs Julie...POSITIVE--ly!
Julie Zahner Bailey
Milton City Council
770-664-5529 (h)
404-310-6344 (c)
Julie Zahner Bailey
Milton City Council
770-664-5529 (h)
404-310-6344 (c)
Press Release / Friday / October 19th / 2007
One person is at the chaotic center of every Milton controversy.Who is it?
Julie Zahner Bailey is a hard-working activist and community advocate. Regrettably, she cannot transition from activist and advocate to leader and consensus-builder on the council.
Julie Zahner Bailey has been at the chaotic center of every controversy. Talk with other council members and they will quietly tell you that she played a major role in the loss of $850,000 in state revenue this year.
Julie Zahner Bailey has been at the chaotic center of every controversy. Talk with other council members and they will quietly tell you that she played a major role in the loss of $850,000 in state revenue this year.
You’ll learn she was behind the drawn-out soap opera over the city manager’s resignation.
Attendees at council meetings will tell you her unwillingness to concede a point is why so many council sessions drag on until the early morning hours.
Attendees at council meetings will tell you her unwillingness to concede a point is why so many council sessions drag on until the early morning hours.
A year ago, Roger Santi ran for Milton City Council as a leader and consensus-builder. After a year of chaos, those skills are needed on the council more than ever.
This is why we need Roger Santi on the Milton City Council. Roger understands that Milton’s leadership must work together if this community is to reach its potential and preserve its quality of life.
This is why we need Roger Santi on the Milton City Council. Roger understands that Milton’s leadership must work together if this community is to reach its potential and preserve its quality of life.
He will put our community’s interests ahead of all others ... and he understands that you can disagree without being disagreeable.
On November 6, Vote Roger Santi ... Milton Council, District 2
Please visit http://www.rogersanti.com/ for more information.
Please visit http://www.rogersanti.com/ for more information.
Paid for by Citizens for Roger Santi.
Milton Reaches Ethics Complaint Milestone.
By DOUG NURSE The Atlanta Journal-Constitutionwww.ajc.com
Published on: 10/19/07
The Milton City Council, not even a year old, has reached a dubious milestone: A majority of its members have had ethics complaints filed against them.
On Thursday, a complaint was filed against City Council member Julie Zahner Bailey, making her the fourth member of the seven-member governing board to be accused of violating the city's code of ethics. So far, not a single complaint has been found to have merit.
The complaint, filed by Bill Fantozzi, said that Zahner Bailey "in her authoritative and persuasive position as council member" coerced City Community Development Director Tom Wilson into sending a city planner to oppose a development being considered by the Alpharetta City Council on July 23.
Zahner Bailey is up for re-election on Nov. 6.
The development, Shops at Crabapple, is near the border of the two cities, and was approved.
Zahner Bailey claims the complaint is frivolous, saying Fantozzi is active in the campaign of her opponent, Roger Santi. She said Fantozzi also supports sewer lines in Milton, which Zahner Bailey opposes.
"Given the negative tactics of my opponent's campaign to this point, it is not surprising that someone engaged in my opponent's campaign would make these unfounded and politically motivated allegations," she said in a statement. "This is a waste of tax payer resources..."
Fantozzi claims that Zahner Bailey violated the city's Code of Ethics requiring city council members work through the city manager and prohibiting council members from directly giving orders to staff. The complaint alleges that Zahner Bailey broke the rules when she:
• Directed Wilson to take a position on a matter pending in Alpharetta;
• Required Wilson to write a letter to the Alpharetta City Council stating the position of the Milton City Council;
• Required Wilson to send Planner Mike Tuller to the Alpharetta meeting.
Fantozzi further questioned whether Zahner Bailey unilaterally set the city's policy on the project without approval of the city manager or the city council.
Fantozzi said in his complaint that Wilson on Wednesday told him and two other men, "I would not have recommended denial without her strong influence." Fantozzi said Wilson also told them he would not have recommended denial if she were not a council member, and that he felt coerced by her.
Ethics complaints were also filed against council members Neal O'Brien and Bill Lusk by a supporter of Zahner Bailey, and another was filed against Mayor Joe Lockwood by a supporter of Council member Rick Mohrig. All were dismissed by the city ethics board.
The city subsequently revised the ethics code to better define what constitutes an ethics violation and to establish penalties for filing frivolous ethics complaints.
Know Your Milton: Robins!
American RobinTurdus migratorius
Order PASSERIFORMES - Family TURDIDAE
Play a video of this species
The American Robin is a familiar sight pulling up worms on suburban lawns. Although it's at home breeding in deep, mature forests, the robin is the most widespread thrush in North American thanks to a tolerance for human-modified habitats.
Description
large thrush.
Back and wings gray.
Underparts red.
Dark head with white eye crescents.
Size: 20-28 cm (8-11 in)
Wingspan: 31-40 cm (12-16 in)
Weight: 77 g (2.72 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes look similar; female paler, especially on head.
Sound
Song a musical whistled phrase, "cheerily, cheer up, cheer up, cheerily, cheer up." Call note a sharp "chup." Also a very high-pitched thin whistling note.»
Back and wings gray.
Underparts red.
Dark head with white eye crescents.
Size: 20-28 cm (8-11 in)
Wingspan: 31-40 cm (12-16 in)
Weight: 77 g (2.72 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes look similar; female paler, especially on head.
Sound
Song a musical whistled phrase, "cheerily, cheer up, cheer up, cheerily, cheer up." Call note a sharp "chup." Also a very high-pitched thin whistling note.»
Conservation Status
Populations appear stable or increasing throughout its range. Because the robin forages largely on lawns, it is vulnerable to pesticide poisoning and can be an important indicator of chemical pollution. You can help scientists learn more about this species by participating in the Celebrate Urban Birds! project.
Other Names include Merle d'Am�rique (French) and Mirlo primavera (Spanish)
Cool Facts
Hundreds of thousands of American Robins can gather in a single winter roost. In summer, females sleep on the nests and males congregate in roosts. As young robins become independent, they join the males in the roost. Female adults go to the roosts only after they have finished nesting.
The American Robin eats both fruit and invertebrates. Earthworms are important during the breeding season, but fruit is the main diet during winter. Robins eat different types of food depending on the time of day; they eat earthworms early in the day and more fruit later in the day. Because the robin forages largely on lawns, it is vulnerable to pesticide poisoning and can be an important indicator of chemical pollution.
An American Robin can produce three successful broods in one year. On average, though, only 40 percent of nests successfully produce young. Only 25 percent of those fledged young survive to November. From that point on, about half of the robins alive in any year will make it to the next. Despite the fact that a lucky robin can live to be 14 years old, the entire population turns over on average every six years.
Although the appearance of a robin is considered a harbinger of spring, the American Robin actually spends the winter in much of its breeding range. However, because they spend less time in yards and congregate in large flocks during winter, you're much less likely to see them. The number of robins present in the northern parts of the range varies each year with the local conditions.
Thanks to www.http://www.birds.cornell.edu
Born Today In...
1895 is Lewis Mumford; US Writer."A man of courage never needs weapons, but he may need bail."
Thanks to www.born-today.com.
Did You Know?
Submarines are also called U-boats, which is short for Unterseeboot, the German word for undersea boat.Thanks to www.didyouknow.org.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Outdoor Watering Ban
The City of Milton, along with Johns Creek, Fulton County and most of metro Atlanta, is currently under a level four drought response that places a complete ban on most types of outdoor residential water use, including watering of lawns. This ban was imposed by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and is effective immediately.Enforcement of this ban currently lies with Fulton County and the State of Georgia. Milton, however, is moving forward with adopting its own ordinance that is consistent with the State ordinance. After adoption of this ordinance, the City will begin enforcing the watering ban. This process will take about a month.
In the meantime, the City will relay any information about offending properties to the appropriate Fulton County and State offices for enforcement. We encourage all residents to adhere to the watering ban and to protect our natural resources during this time of extreme drought.
Simply AWESOME.
All:With the excitement of our Milton Election being the buzz of the city, one sometimes forgets about those who work 24/7 to insure such freedoms continue . In seeing this wonderfully patriotic video put together by a young teenage girl, I cannot help but be moved.
That being said, I would like to call upon our city leaders to work together in coming up with a fundraiser idea to donate to our troops around the world. Accessmilton.com is more than happy to provide any exposure said plan will need for free. Special thanks to a Milton resident for bringing this to our attention!
- Tim Enloe / Co-Founder / Accessmilton.com
Ticking Down To November 6th.
Including today, Thursday, October 18th, there are only nineteen days until Election Day. Ascandidates continue to work their campaigns,
Accessmilton.com was curious what you,
the constituents of Milton, Georgia, thought. Are
you convinced a certain candidate is in..or out?
Are you still undecided? Or will you just glad
when all those campaign signs disappear? Share your thoughts in the comments section below and remember to vote November 6th!
NOTE: This article will take the place of "Born Today" and "Did You Know?" for today's news.
Press Release / Wednesday / October 17th / 2007
Focused on the True IssuesRe-election Fundraiser a Success
On Saturday, October 13th, Milton City residents recently gathered to show their support of City Council member Julie Zahner Bailey. Over 100 Milton residents attended her re-election fundraiser at the home of Paul and Lou Roth also hosted by Mayor Joe Lockwood, City Council member Tina D'Aversa and Milton residents John and Denise Cole.During the evening Mrs. Bailey, a 20-year resident of Milton, restated her commitments to the community that she has fostered for nearly 12 years: uphold the land-use plan and closely scrutinize any changes affecting it; maintain the policies on no-sewer and no-inter-basin transfers - keep Milton decidedly rural; and no tax increases - make every tax dollar count.Council member Julie Zahner Bailey listens along with Milton residents as Mayor Lockwood and Council member D'Aversa address the crowd regarding the importance of re-electing Julie on November 6th.
On the contentious no-sewer policy Council member Bailey remarked, "While some council members are on record as being willing to stray from the no-sewer policy, I will not waver. Those who say that sewer can be added while controlling density are either naïve or being disingenuous. This simply does not work and places the residents at the mercy of those who have no interest in maintaining Milton's rural nature."Regarding her opponent's recent statements about her, Bailey said that she expects the mudslinging from Mr. Santi. "This is how he campaigned last year...on falsehoods and negativity... and lost." Added Bailey, "It is unfortunate that certain council members have aligned themselves publicly with Santi's negative campaigning and name calling." Three council members, Thurman, Lusk and O'Brien attended Santi's fundraiser.Barbara Whatley of Westbrook Road and Dorris Grocemen of the Orchards discuss the importance of a positive community represented by positive leaders.
Mr. Santi wants us to believe that he will not support sewer extensions. Residents need to reconcile his statements with his list of campaign contributors among whom are developers and a private sewer company. One such developer, Lee Duncan, had some stinging words to say about Bailey, "I've been fighting with that (expletive) for seven years," referring to his efforts to bring sewer to rural Milton. When asked about Mr. Duncan's statements, one Milton resident commented, "This is one of the highest compliments Julie could receive. It overwhelmingly demonstrates that she has been very effective."
On the contentious no-sewer policy Council member Bailey remarked, "While some council members are on record as being willing to stray from the no-sewer policy, I will not waver. Those who say that sewer can be added while controlling density are either naïve or being disingenuous. This simply does not work and places the residents at the mercy of those who have no interest in maintaining Milton's rural nature."Regarding her opponent's recent statements about her, Bailey said that she expects the mudslinging from Mr. Santi. "This is how he campaigned last year...on falsehoods and negativity... and lost." Added Bailey, "It is unfortunate that certain council members have aligned themselves publicly with Santi's negative campaigning and name calling." Three council members, Thurman, Lusk and O'Brien attended Santi's fundraiser.Barbara Whatley of Westbrook Road and Dorris Grocemen of the Orchards discuss the importance of a positive community represented by positive leaders.
Mr. Santi wants us to believe that he will not support sewer extensions. Residents need to reconcile his statements with his list of campaign contributors among whom are developers and a private sewer company. One such developer, Lee Duncan, had some stinging words to say about Bailey, "I've been fighting with that (expletive) for seven years," referring to his efforts to bring sewer to rural Milton. When asked about Mr. Duncan's statements, one Milton resident commented, "This is one of the highest compliments Julie could receive. It overwhelmingly demonstrates that she has been very effective."
In contrast to Bailey's fundraiser which consisted of residents of Milton, Mr. Santi has surrounded himself with high-profile developers who Bailey points out, "typically don't live in Milton." Bailey countered, "Why does anyone think these developers are willing to spend an evening at Santi's fundraiser? Doubtful it's merely for the shrimp and $5.00 glasses of wine."Council member Tina D'Aversa and Dawn Lockwood view the recent Forum video during the fundraiser hosted by the Mayor, D'Aversa and others.
In Closing...
In Closing...
Together, we are a strong community. And working collectively for the citizen's vision of Milton - as we have done for years - we can successfully uphold the quality of life that makes this place unique and wonderful. Please know I am more committed today than ever to working with you to ensure Milton remains the special place we all love and call home. Every voice, every volunteer and every person can and does make all the difference.Thank you for your conituned support,Julie Zahner BaileyMilton City Council770-664-5529 (home)404-310-6344 (cell)No City of Milton funds were used for this newsletter.
Paid for by Friends of Julie Zahner Bailey.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
2007 AJC Voters Guide / Milton District 2 / At Large
Credit goes to The Atlanta-journal Constitution / www.ajc.comJulie Zahner Bailey (Nonpartisan)
Age (as of Nov. 6): 44
Education: Bachelor of science in finance, magna cum laude, Florida State University. Continuing education is very important. Throughout my corporate career and public service, I have dedicated myself to extended learning.
Profession: Former business executive with Citibank Leveraged Capital/Equifax. Substitute teacher, environmental educator and local family business. Executive director of Birmingham Hopewell Alliance for 10 years prior to election to Milton Council.
Residence: No response -->
Family: Married; two children.
What experience will help you in this job?
My 15-plus years in corporate strategic development, budgeting and personnel management; my dedicated public service as your council member; and my 11-plus years of community advocacy qualify me for re-election. My proven community leadership extends to virtually every ordinance, zoning amendment, rezoning and land-use policy affecting Milton. My experience is extensive: former business executive with Citibank Leveraged Capital and Equifax, executive director Birmingham Hopewell Alliance, enumerable government committees and boards.
If elected, what will be your priorities?
My top priorities are to ensure we have: competent city staff so we can continue to build on our organizational base; no-nonsense fiscal management to keep taxes lower; strong and consistent land-use planning to protect the future of our community; consistent application of land-use policies, including upholding the no-sewer policies; a viable transportation plan; and a focus on setting a national standard for Milton’s parks and recreation programs.
What's the best thing an elected official in the post you are seeking can do for your community?
Consistently uphold citizen supported land-use policies, including standing firm on the no-sewer policies. The course we chart today will determine what Milton will be 20 years from now.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one thing (not a person) would you want to have?
My Bible. Faith is central to all that I do and who I am. God and the visual reminder of my precious children and loving husband would give me strength.
Web site: julie4milton.com
E-mail: julie4milton@mindspring.com
2007 AJC Voters Guide / Milton District 2 / At Large
Credit goes to The Atlanta-journal Constitution / www.ajc.comRoger A. Santi (Nonpartisan)
Age (as of Nov. 6): 45
Education: Bachelor of Science in accounting.
Profession: CPA; managing partner of local CPA firm with 15 professionals.
Residence: No response -->
Family: Married; two daughters.
What experience will help you in this job?
As a Certified Public Account, you're always looking at what is behind the numbers. That is a critical skill needed on the Milton council. Also, I have a reputation for consensus-building, listening and working well with others. Those skills are needed on the council. We need a council that puts the community's interests ahead of disagreements. You can disagree without always being disagreeable.
If elected, what will be your priorities?
Protecting Milton's quality of life; managing expenditures to keep taxes low; helping the council refocus on issues that truly matter to the community; avoiding the over-development mistakes of our neighboring communities; and making sure the services we deliver are customer (i.e., taxpayer) friendly and community-oriented.
What's the best thing an elected official in the post you are seeking can do for your community?
Focus on quality of life. This brought the current residents to Milton and that is why we overwhelmingly voted to create the city. We must preserve it at all costs.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one thing (not a person) would you want to have?
A Milton lifestyle ... but in the end, that can only be had with its people.
Web site: http://www.rogersanti.com/
E-mail: info@rogersanti.com
2007 AJC Voters Guide / Milton District 4 / At Large
Credit goes to The Atlanta-journal Constitution / www.ajc.comBurt Hewitt (Nonpartisan)
Age (as of Nov. 6): 32
Education: B.S. in marketing.
Profession: Regional sales manager.
Residence: No response -->
Family: Married; three daughters, 7, 5 and 2.
Education: B.S. in marketing.
Profession: Regional sales manager.
Residence: No response -->
Family: Married; three daughters, 7, 5 and 2.
What experience will help you in this job?
My career in sales has made me focus on my customers. My strength is listening to the customer. I will consider the constituents my customers to serve. I have served in a variety of roles at my church including youth director, and chairman of the board of trustees. In those roles, I have had to lead groups of people with a variety of needs, wants and personalities.
If elected, what will be your priorities?
If elected, my No. 1 priority will be to represent my constituents. I want to preserve the heritage of this community, and I will fight for residents of this newly formed city. It will also be important to get the citizens involved in their city government. Educating our citizens on the key issues is crucial to the success of this city.
What's the best thing an elected official in the post you are seeking can do for your community?
The best thing I can do for my community is to inform the citizens about the importance of decisions made today and their effects on our lifestyle in the future.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one thing (not a person) would you want to have?
I would want to have a family photograph. Being a husband and father have humbled me, made me strive for excellence, and be a man of character.
2007 AJC Voters Guide / Milton District 4 / At Large
Credit goes to The Atlanta-journal Constitution / www.ajc.comNeal J. "OB" O'Brien (Nonpartisan)
Age (as of Nov. 6): 49
Education: Bachelor of science, business administration.
Profession: Airline pilot and commander, U.S. Navy Reserve.
Residence: No response -->
Family: Married; two sons, 3 and 9 months.
Education: Bachelor of science, business administration.
Profession: Airline pilot and commander, U.S. Navy Reserve.
Residence: No response -->
Family: Married; two sons, 3 and 9 months.
What experience will help you in this job?
I am fortunate to have had a great deal of experience in a variety of challenging organizations. Unless you are a governor or president, serving successfully is a team sport. My desire and enjoyment that I have always had meeting and working with people in the military, airlines and competitive sports has prepared me well to thrive in the arena of ideas that is public service.
If elected, what will be your priorities?
My watch words have been to protect and enhance the unique area that is Milton. I will build on my first year by insisting on no sewer, one-acre minimum land use and tight local zoning control. Then I will uphold our new, tailored CLUP, while taking the lead on an ambitious park master plan. Finally, I will implement a property tax freeze to control spending.
What's the best thing an elected official in the post you are seeking can do for your community?
Tell the truth, deliver uncomfortable information tactfully, but honestly; listen more than you speak. Above all, remember the operative word in "public service", is "service"!
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one thing (not a person) would you want to have?
I would hope to have a survival kit, with a superb signaling device. Hopefully, it would have been packed with a couple of good books and durable reading glasses!
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