The County Commission’s fuzzy math and irresponsibility have put us in this position. Pet projects, refusing to allow events that “they” didn’t agree with, and a failure to establish a policy to encourage growth are just a few of their failings.
— Jim Hopkins

I’m willing to pay additional tax to see our school system improve (including better teacher pay) but not to finance “replenishment” of all the money spent over the past dozen years on the pet projects of a few self-ordained fiscal conservatives. That’s from one who’d already like to buy my house for what it’s worth and sell it for what the county SAYS it’s worth!
— GeoRene Jones

It seems La Resistance is surely not about the money and outspending the tea party. They are also trying to educate the other 83% of rowan county voters to other reasonable options and put faces on the Tea Party involvement in the makings of a $6,000,000.00 budget deficit.
— Brian Pfaff

The article not only describes why we got to the current state of affairs, but also current anecdotal musings from some of the people who will replace the current Fish House group.
— John Blair

This years ‘watershed’ political turnaround,is based on “grass roots,” and around sounder candidates,not double talking pros,and controversial crusades and crusaders.
— Butch Young

Annie and Al Jones and I all arrived at Hood at the same time, we spent many, many days together in the same classes over the course of 3 1/2 years. What an example of strength, courage, determination, love and devotion they were! A truly inspirational couple and very dear friends
— Victor Wilfong