The Tuesday Primary in Guilford County

The primary is Tuesday, and I wish to summarize and recap my choices in selected races and ballot questions:

1. Governor-- Fred Smith

The News and Record endorsed Pat McCrory today.  One should keep in mind, however, that the overall orientation of the News and Record's editorials is center-left.  The race has tightened over the last couple of weeks.  I think Fred Smith is the better choice of the two to represent the values of conservative Republicans during the November election.

2. State Court of Appeals-- John Tyson and Dean Poirier

These two candidates elucidated an appropriate approach toward constitutional interpretation.  We need them on our state courts.  Otherwise, we will be more vulnerable to liberal manipulation of our state courts to achieve policy objectives.

3. County School Board At-Large- Erik (E.C.) Huey

Erik would bring a much-needed common sense conservative approach to the county school board.

4. Board of County Commissioners At-Large- Wendell Sawyer and Larry Proctor

These two individuals are the preferred candidates who will hold the line on county spending and taxes, and avoid inappropriate entanglements with special interest groups.

5. School Bonds- Vote No

This greater-than-$400 million monstrosity should be voted down.  It would be understandable if some wish to support the Eastern High School rebuilding portion, which is to be considered separately.

6. Local sales tax increase- Vote No

An increase in the local sales tax is being considered in Guilford and Rockingham Counties.  Citizens should vote in opposition because there is no commensurate property tax reduction to accompany this sales tax increase.

7. "The other bonds"-- Vote No if in doubt

There will be an assortment of other bond proposals on the ballot in Guilford County.  One or two might have some merit.  But voters otherwise should resist the temptation to vote in favor of these.  They are an automatic pathway to tax increases.

Comments

[keith]

here are a few other votes I am doing,

Lt. Governor
Robert Pittenger, like his stance on wasteful spending

State House 61
Laura Wiley, have crossed paths with her and she is the best choice for High Point and Jamestown in House.

Supt. of Public Instruction
Joe Johnson, good choice

also DO NOT PICK RICHARD MORGAN he is the one that became buddies with Jim" I am a Crook "Black during the whole joint sharing fiasco at the state legislators.

[Joe Guarino]

I agree with you, Keith, that it is important that Richard Morgan not receive the nomination for the educational post.

[Matt]

Hey Joe, I was wondering if you've seen this video:

[Matt]

Sorry... forgot the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DlKujZYqds

[Joe Guarino]

Hi, Matt. I appreciate your providing that link. I have tried to refrain from emphasizing any downsides associated with the various candidates for governor, because I think we need to be of the mindset that we will support the nominee, whomever that turns out to be. Each candidate will have his pluses and minuses.

[keith]

Just got a robo call from Linda Shaw Guilford County Commissioner promoting Pat McCrory for Republican Governor.