Post 1 candidates meet in eighth forum
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Linda Faye Carnes
Linda Faye Carnes and Mike Daley took questions from WNNG News Director Joe Bishop and Warner Robins Patriot Editor David Cranshaw, but at times they were short on specifics.
A telling example was an early question from moderator Jeff Scott, WNNG radio personality.
Scott asked the two what they thought the city’s role should be in an eminent domain process. Eminent domain refers to the power possessed by a governing entity over all property within its boundaries, specifically its power to appropriate property for a public use. The property owner is entitled to fair market value for the property’s sale.
After a long pause, Carnes said she was not “well-versed” in eminent domain.
“As a property owner, you don’t expect it to happen to you,” she said. “I hate to see it, but it can be part of expansion in the city or places we need to revitalize.”
“It’s a last resort,” said Daley, “but there are times where it does have to happen.”
On the question of possible consolidation of city services such as fire, police and sanitation with the county, the two said homework was needed before action.
“I like our services as they are now,” said Daley, adding that if such an action would involve possible cutbacks in service it would require more studying in depth by the city council before taking action.
“I would ask input from citizens,” said Carnes. “It’s a money thing, with taxes being spent on fire trucks and ambulances. You have to know more about it.”
The question of adult entertainment came up concerning Starship Enterprises of Atlanta, which opened a retail store on Watson Boulevard in May.
Carnes said that “as a Christian” she was against the store, but “we cannot discriminate in our laws. If our ordinance is fair there is no reason for them not to have a business.”
Daley said he did not support having such a business in the city, but it does have the right to be open. “If the people don’t want it here, don’t patronize it.”
Neither candidate said who they favored in the mayoral run-off between Chuck Chalk and Chuck Shaheen, with Carnes saying she would be able to work with whoever won and Daley saying his attention was focused on the Post 1 run-off.
Both stressed their experience in business and management as a major point in asking for votes.
“I hope I’ve said things to pique your interest and believe in me,” Carnes said in closing. “This is God’s will, and I encourage all to vote early, which starts Wednesday and runs through Nov. 25.”
Daley also encouraged voters to come out for the Dec. 1 run-off, noting that earlier this month some 6,000 voters came out but only 5,500 voted in the Post 1 race.
“I ask those 500 voters to include Post 1 this time,” he said. “I want to do this job; I’ve seen how the council operates and I know my skills can help the city. There are a lot of issues out there; you’ve got to juggle them and prioritize them.”
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Post 1 candidates meet in eighth forum
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Linda Faye Carnes
Linda Faye Carnes and Mike Daley took questions from WNNG News Director Joe Bishop and Warner Robins Patriot Editor David Cranshaw, but at times they were short on specifics.
A telling example was an early question from moderator Jeff Scott, WNNG radio personality.
Scott asked the two what they thought the city’s role should be in an eminent domain process. Eminent domain refers to the power possessed by a governing entity over all property within its boundaries, specifically its power to appropriate property for a public use. The property owner is entitled to fair market value for the property’s sale.
After a long pause, Carnes said she was not “well-versed” in eminent domain.
“As a property owner, you don’t expect it to happen to you,” she said. “I hate to see it, but it can be part of expansion in the city or places we need to revitalize.”
“It’s a last resort,” said Daley, “but there are times where it does have to happen.”
On the question of possible consolidation of city services such as fire, police and sanitation with the county, the two said homework was needed before action.
“I like our services as they are now,” said Daley, adding that if such an action would involve possible cutbacks in service it would require more studying in depth by the city council before taking action.
“I would ask input from citizens,” said Carnes. “It’s a money thing, with taxes being spent on fire trucks and ambulances. You have to know more about it.”
The question of adult entertainment came up concerning Starship Enterprises of Atlanta, which opened a retail store on Watson Boulevard in May.
Carnes said that “as a Christian” she was against the store, but “we cannot discriminate in our laws. If our ordinance is fair there is no reason for them not to have a business.”
Daley said he did not support having such a business in the city, but it does have the right to be open. “If the people don’t want it here, don’t patronize it.”
Neither candidate said who they favored in the mayoral run-off between Chuck Chalk and Chuck Shaheen, with Carnes saying she would be able to work with whoever won and Daley saying his attention was focused on the Post 1 run-off.
Both stressed their experience in business and management as a major point in asking for votes.
“I hope I’ve said things to pique your interest and believe in me,” Carnes said in closing. “This is God’s will, and I encourage all to vote early, which starts Wednesday and runs through Nov. 25.”
Daley also encouraged voters to come out for the Dec. 1 run-off, noting that earlier this month some 6,000 voters came out but only 5,500 voted in the Post 1 race.
“I ask those 500 voters to include Post 1 this time,” he said. “I want to do this job; I’ve seen how the council operates and I know my skills can help the city. There are a lot of issues out there; you’ve got to juggle them and prioritize them.”