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Dear Milton Residents:
My opponent continues his efforts to discredit me with false and
negative campaigning, right up to the end. The latest attack comes
today, when there is little time to respond. I apologize for this
additional email, as I know that you are all receiving many. However, I
must respond.
The latest attack was sent by a Mr. David Ruckers, who claims to be a
citizen of Milton. There are no Ruckers' listed as residents of
Milton. Numerous emails to him requesting information have gone
unanswered.
Below contains a point-by-point correction of my opponent's
distortions.
Do
not let the antics of a politically motivated, developer funded
opponent twist the truth in order to over develop our community.
Milton deserves a positive community with positive leadership.
Vote Julie on Nov. 6th.
Council Members' Stipend: I never asked to increase the Council
members' stipend. In the first budget review I clarified that the
stipend should not be additional salary, but instead MUST be for
expense reimbursement only.
Medical Insurance for Council Members: I did not ask that
council be provided insurance, but instead asked our finance department
to clarify what was or was not included in the line item.
Late 1990 Parks Acquisition: I questioned the lands selected in
the late 1990s for park land because they contained large electric
transmission lines and could have compromised the safety and health of
our children. There was also the potential for the use of eminent
domain for the acquisition of the land.
I support parkland and I support appropriate and healthy lands for our
parkland. I support due process for all issues facing our community
including the taking of citizens' land. As an example, I was directly
responsible for getting a developer to donate land to the community
before the incorporation of Milton. That land will become a pocket park
of Milton.
Governor Perdue Letter: In May 2007 I wrote a letter asking the
Governor not to approve changes to the charter since the Mayor and
Council had not been involved in the charter changes at all. The
concerns outlined in my letter were focused on the removal of authority
of our Mayor, not removal of a Parks Authority as claimed.
Private Recreation and Sports Facilities: I haven't spoken
against private recreation. To the contrary, I have spoken often about
the importance of green space, trail systems, more parkland, the need
for a national standard for our parkland and the protection of our
night sky and upholding our comprehensive land use plan.
Garden Plots vs. Recreation Fields in Birmingham Park Plan: The
idea that I spoke against recreation fields in favor of garden plots in
Birmingham Park is ridiculous. The Birmingham Master planning
initiative created three different scenarios for the 200+ acre park.
All three of these park plans have active recreation as well as passive
recreation. At least 40% of the parkland is not suitable for
anything other than passive recreation due to wetlands, streams,
transmission lines on the land and steep slopes.
Tom Price: I never said Tom Price endorses me.
Representative Price provided the following quote and gave me
permission to utilize his words about my commitment to the
community.
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Here is the official email from Congressman Tom Price's office:
9/25/06
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Attached you will find the quote from Congressman Price that you are
free to use in whatever form you deem fit. Please let me know if there
is anything else we can do for you.
Jeff
"Julie Bailey has proven herself to be a strong advocate for
property rights. She is a tireless worker and willing to take a stand
on issues that she believes represent the best interests of our
community."
Tom Price, M.D.
Member of Congress
Jeff C. Hamling
District Director
Congressman Tom Price, MD (GA-6)
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About the Bailey's Taxes: These folks cannot even get the
figures or any of the facts straight. I already responded to a similar
false statement in Santi's latest negative ads.
To again set the record straight: In 2003 we applied for and met
the eligibility for a long standing, state sponsored tax incentive
called Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA). It is available to
citizens who own at least 10 acres, as a mechanism for conservation of our
agricultural and farmlands, timber land and wildlife habitats. In
fact, enrollment in the program includes 447 properties in Fulton
County and 139 properties in Milton. Without this tax incentive
many farmers and other qualified landowners would not be able to afford
to own large parcels for active farms or wildlife habitats. These
preserved lands would simply be replaced by intense development.
Tax Lien: Unemployment taxes for Bailey Farm & Gardens, in
the amount of $855, were overlooked when reporting. This has long been
resolved by our CPA, PAID and fully satisfied.
Family Business vs. Competing Businesses: Council member
D'Aversa and I voted against a special use permit because the
application did not meet the buffer requirements nor the development
standards. I believe in consistent application of the laws,
comprehensive land-use plan and policies for everyone. To suggest that
I voted against this because it would've competed with my family's
business is outrageous. Buffer and development standards are in
place for a reason and should be upheld.
Excessive Legal Fees: Legal fees have been higher than they
should have been due to a variety of reasons including annexations,
frivolous ethics complaints, other council members spending too much
time personally on the phone with the City Attorney, etc. Legal fees do
need to be monitored and they are not high because of me, quite the
contrary. I have been a strong supporter of managing tax payer dollars
including the fees tied to the City Attorney. I do not believe legal
fees should go unchecked and believe in checks and balances including
making sure the City Attorney's office is not being misused by
individual council members for their personal time or agendas.
City Charter: Milton's charter states that Mayor and Council
cannot intervene in the day-to-day operations of city employees. The
Mayor and all Council were reminded of this charter provision given the
negative political environment in which we have had to operate. I have
not been singled out for violations of the charter.
Sign Ordinance: The statement that I've been the biggest
violator of the Milton Sign Ordinance has absolutely no basis in truth.
Following Laws: There is no law we do not follow. This is
absurd.
VOTE for Julie Zahner Bailey - A Positive and Proven
Leader for a Positive Milton!
Visit her website for the footage from the
League of Women Voter's and for the long history of tireless work she
has done on behalf of the entire Milton community. Julie's record
speaks for itself.
Re-Elect
Julie on November 6th!!
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Santi's
November 5th Received Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report-See all
the Developers
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